Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Cosco-Pacific

A significant incident transpired aboard the COSCO Pacific on January 4, when a fire ignited from a container that was improperly declared as spare parts. Investigations revealed that the blaze was sparked by the spontaneous combustion of a lithium-ion battery. The fire resulted in the destruction of at least two containers, with additional damage reported to neighboring containers, though exact figures remain unverified. The affected containers were operated by Wan Hai Lines and had been loaded at Nansha, destined for Nhava Sheva. By the morning of January 9, the COSCO Pacific was anchored in Colombo, where all burnt and damaged containers were safely offloaded. Crews were actively monitoring the surrounding containers to ensure safety, while fire safety checks were simultaneously conducted. The vessel dropped anchor in Colombo at 3 p.m. local time, with coordinates of 07° 2.64' N 079° 45.28' E.

On January 4, 2020, a significant incident unfolded on the 'Cosco Pacific' as it traversed from Port Klang to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT). A fire ignited within a container located in the ship's cargo hold while it was underway off the southwestern coast of India. The vigilant crew acted swiftly, employing CO2 suppression systems to control the flames effectively. However, the situation necessitated an emergency diversion to the port of Colombo. The vessel docked at the Eastern Ferry Terminal on January 6 at 6:50 a.m., where the affected containers were set to be offloaded for safety inspections. Throughout this period, the ship was kept under continuous monitoring until thorough response inspections were completed. Following its departure from Port Klang on January 3, the vessel was originally scheduled to visit Nhava Sheva, Shekou, Ningbo, and Shanghai on its journey.

A heavy fog significantly disrupted the journey of the container ship m/v Hanjin Bilbao, which weighs 115,776 gt (IMO: 9355551), on the night of February 21, 2010. The vessel was en route to Antwerp when it encountered severe visibility issues on the Westerscheldt River, making it impossible for the captain to see both the bow and stern of the ship. Given the dangers posed by navigating the exceptionally narrow Deurganckdock in Antwerp under such conditions, a prudent decision was made to halt the vessel's progress. The ship was safely escorted to a secure location at Wielingen-South, close to Groede. To avoid any risk of drifting or grounding, a tug was engaged to maintain the Hanjin Bilbao's position. After the fog lifted, the vessel resumed its journey on February 21 at 3 p.m., aided by the high tide and assistance from the tug to turn it around.