Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Apl-Antwerp

In a remarkable turn of events, all eight containers that fell from the APL Antwerp into the Elizabeth River have been successfully retrieved. This incident occurred during unloading operations at the Norfolk International Terminals, part of Virginia's bustling port. The recovered containers have now been transported to the terminal pier at NIT, ensuring that operations can continue without further disruption. Shipping activities at the port of Virginia remain on track and are advancing as planned. The APL Antwerp is currently engaged in the INDAMEX/IEX service, following a comprehensive route that connects Port Qasim, Mumbai, Mundra, Damietta, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Charleston, Port Said, Jeddah, and returns to Port Qasim.

On July 29, 2018, an incident occurred at the Norfolk International Terminal (NIT) in Norfolk, Virginia, when multiple containers fell from the 'APL Antwerp' during offloading operations. The event was flagged at 3:45 p.m. by the Coast Guard Cutter 'Razorbill,' which reported seeing the loose containers while navigating in the area. According to the Virginia Port Authority, a total of eight containers were displaced from the vessel. In response to the situation, Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads deployed a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Portsmouth and redirected the Razorbill to assist in recovery efforts. Out of the containers lost, three sank, while the remaining five were successfully retrieved and returned to NIT. Collaborative recovery operations were carried out in conjunction with the Virginia Port Authority Maritime Incident Response Team. A marine safety information broadcast was announced on VHF-FM radio channel 16 to alert nearby mariners of the floating hazards. For a detailed report and images, visit: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/shipping-containers-found-floating-near-port-of-virginia/1332876632.