Working Conditions Aboard the Cstar-Voyager

The recovery operation for approximately 20 containers affected by the collapse on the main deck of the container ship 'San Rafael' has officially commenced. At least eight of these containers were reported damaged or destroyed. The exact cause of the incident remains undetermined, though it is suspected to be a mix of inadequate lashing techniques and adverse sea conditions. 'San Rafael' docked in Vigo on May 1, grappling with the issue of shifted and collapsed container stacks. On April 3, the extraction of the displaced containers began in the afternoon, aided by a mobile crane, to facilitate the reorganization of the remaining cargo. Following completion of the operation, the vessel set sail from Vigo at 9 p.m. on April 4 and subsequently arrived at Leixoes Container Terminal South at 8 a.m. on April 5. For further details and visual updates, Spanish outlets have shared relevant photos and articles which can be accessed here: http://www.farodevigo.es/gran-vigo/2017/05/04/buques-pasaje-acicalan-vigo/1672389.html# http://www.farodevigo.es/gran-vigo/2017/05/03/san-rafael-recoloca-hoy-contenedores/1671711.html https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C-vN3GzWAAE_sIC.jpg

On May 1, 2017, at 7:40 a.m., the container ship 'San Rafael' arrived at the commercial wharf in Vigo, Spain, with its cargo deck in disarray. Stacks of containers had shifted and partially collapsed, dangerously hanging over the starboard side of the main deck. Preliminary reports suggested that some of the containers may have been lost during the voyage. According to the Maritime Rescue and Port Authority, there were no significant damages reported. However, the exact cause of the cargo disruption remained unclear at the time, with possibilities ranging from storm-related impacts to improper stowage practices. The 'San Rafael' had set sail from Lobito, Angola, on April 2. For more information, refer to the detailed Spanish report with accompanying photos at http://www.atlantico.net/articulo/vigo/portacontenedores-llega-carga-movida/20170502091428586495.html.