Sudden! Fire breaks out on Maersk ship! Multiple containers were burned!

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"Rhine Maersk" will transfer its berth to the container terminal in Tenerife to unload the containers damaged by the fire and will resume work once the work is completed before continuing to Algeciras.

Information shows that the "Rhine Maersk" was built in 2012, flies the Danish flag, has a length of 249.12 meters, a width of 37.43 meters, a capacity of 4622TEU, and is currently deployed on Maersk's WAF3 route.

The fire incident caused delays to the subsequent shipping schedule of the "Rhine Maersk". According to the latest ship dynamics information, the ship is still anchored in the Port of Tenerife.

According to Spanish media reports, the ship has unloaded 13 containers at the Container Terminal (TCT) of the Port of Tenerife. A Maersk spokesperson confirmed that "the small number of affected containers have been unloaded". The vessel is expected to resume sailing to Tangier Med Port once the onboard assessment is completed and the vessel is deemed seaworthy.

In the latest update, it was revealed that the fire may have been caused by a malfunction in one of the refrigerated containers. The crew's quick response averted a major disaster, but the incident exposed some key challenges and controversies in maritime safety and emergency response.

Although overall ship losses have dropped by more than 50% over the past decade, container ship fires remain a persistent threat, occurring on average once every 60 days, according to insurance giant Allianz.

Allianz said in a report that misdeclared and mispackaged goods were problems, while dangerous goods regulations and guidelines existed but were not fully enforced and adhered to.

It is worth noting that just a few months before the "Rhine Maersk" incident, another Maersk cargo ship, the "Maersk Frankfurt", also suffered a more serious fire accident off the coast of India, resulting in the death of one crew member. This incident further highlights the importance of enhanced maritime safety and emergency response.

We once again appeal to all cargo owners and freight forwarders to truthfully declare the name of the goods when booking space, and ensure that the customs pre-allocated manifest, customs declaration and bill of lading information are consistent. No concealment, omission or misstatement is allowed to avoid liquidated damages.

Major port maritime affairs, ports, shipping companies, etc. have been strictly investigating the concealment of dangerous goods and other related behaviors. You need to be cautious when shipping and be careful not to hit a mine!