Hoegh-London Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On July 15, 2020, at 2 p.m., the 'Hoegh London', a vessel traveling from Masan to Xingang, was involved in a collision with a Korean Navy submarine. The incident occurred while the submarine was operating on the surface near Gaduk Island, close to Busan Newport. The 'Hoegh London' sustained minor damage to its bulbous bow and subsequently anchored at Masan for detailed inspections and investigations. The extent of the damage to the submarine remains unreported.

The Hoegh London has set sail from Pozzallo after successfully completing urgent repairs on March 7 at 17:50 local time. The ship is now en route to Piraeus, with an estimated arrival time of March 9 at 05:00. This rapid turnaround was made possible through exceptional collaboration among various public agencies and the consistent support of technical and nautical port services. The team managed to address significant damage to the vessel's bulkhead, and in a remarkable feat, secured all 2,498 vehicles on board within just four days, ensuring a safe continuation of the journey.

The cargo vessel "Hoegh London," which encountered severe issues with cargo displacement during its journey from Tangier, Morocco, to Turkey, is currently undergoing repairs at the Pozzallo port terminal. Damage was reported due to a breach on the ship's port side. In a somber turn of events, the ship's captain sought permission to dock after a Chinese crew member tragically lost his life as a result of being struck by shifting cargo. The incident has drawn the attention of the local prosecutor's office in Ragusa, which has initiated communication with the Chinese embassy. The embassy is set to reach out to the crew member’s family to facilitate the repatriation of the deceased's body.