What Crew Members Say About Maersk-Sheerness

On January 24, 2019, a dramatic situation unfolded at Livorno Port when the containership 'Maersk Sheerness' departed from its moorings at Lucca Quay due to ENE winds reaching 35 knots. The powerful gusts caused the vessel to break loose from its bollard, leading to a perilous drift across the harbor. In a concerning turn of events, the ship collided with the 'Chacabuco,' another container vessel that was berthed at the Massa Quay. Fortunately, with the swift assistance of three tugboats, the 'Maersk Sheerness' managed to return to its berth. However, the situation escalated as it broke free yet again, this time from a bow bollard. After a tense period as the strong winds began to subside, crews successfully secured the containership at approximately 3:20 p.m. Later the following day, on January 25, the 'Maersk Sheerness' departed Livorno at 9:00 a.m. for its next destination, Genova, where it was expected to arrive later that evening.