What Crew Members Say About Cma-Cgm-Libra

In a significant ruling concerning the grounding incident involving the 'CMA CGM Libra' near Xiamen port on May 19, 2011, a court evaluated a claim by the vessel's owners seeking a contribution in General Average (GA). The focal point of the judgment was whether a flawed passage plan, drafted before the voyage began, compromised the seaworthiness of the ship. The court determined that, despite the shipowners implementing commendable safety management protocols, the vessel was deemed unseaworthy. This conclusion arose from the assessment that a prudent shipowner would never permit a vessel to embark on a journey with a substandard passage plan. The judge established that the inadequacy in the passage plan directly influenced the Master’s decision to deviate from the designated fairway, ultimately leading to the grounding incident.

On August 30, 2011, the CMA CGM Libra embarked on a significant mission, departing from Zeebrugge with an initial cargo of 45 containers, totaling 8,500 tons of essential food supplies destined for Somalia. The shipment consists of vitamin and mineral-enriched flour in powder form, meticulously produced by a company based in Zulte. This generous cargo, part of a larger 8,500-ton consignment, is set to aid the struggling populace in the Horn of Africa. Coordinated by the French shipping giant CMA CGM in partnership with the World Food Programme, the world’s foremost humanitarian food assistance organization, the journey is expected to take approximately one month. This vital food aid comes at a crucial time, reflecting ongoing efforts to alleviate hunger and support those in dire need.

In a significant development, CMA CGM has announced the successful refloating of the MV CC Libra at 5:18 AM (Chinese local time) yesterday, aided by local tugboats. The cargo ship had been stranded on sand just outside Xiamen, China, since Thursday, May 18. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, nor was there any pollution or water ingress in relation to the grounding incident, and preliminary assessments indicate that the vessel’s hull and structure remain intact. CMA CGM has been in close cooperation with local authorities throughout this process, ensuring that the refloating was conducted safely and efficiently. After thorough inspections are completed, the MV CC Libra is set to resume its journey to the intended destination of Hong Kong. The shipping company extends its gratitude to the Chinese authorities for their prompt and professional support during this operation. For more details, read the full report with accompanying images at http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/news19293.html.