Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Msc-Houston-V

In a significant maritime recovery operation, Salvamento Marítimo has successfully retrieved over 17 refrigerated (reefer) containers along with a 40-foot container that had been left adrift off the picturesque coast of Cádiz. These containers were part of the cargo that the 'MSC Houston V' lost on March 20 while navigating through the Cabo Sao Vicente area, amidst the tumultuous conditions brought on by Storm Martinho. After this unfortunate incident, the vessel had to make an unscheduled stop at the port of Vigo, having lost between 15 to 20 of its containers. The recovery effort involved several key responders, including the 'Salvamar Enif', 'Salvamar Arcturus', 'Salvamar Denébola', and the 'Luz de Mar'. The 'Salvamar Enif' played a crucial role in this operation, successfully recovering 11 reefer containers, which were subsequently delivered to the port of Barbate. Meanwhile, the 'Salvamar Arcturus' located and recovered six additional containers, which were transported to the Tarifa dock (Sagrado Corazón de Jesús). Following the recovery efforts, the 'MSC Houston V' resumed its voyage, departing from Vigo on March 28 and finally reaching Liverpool on March 31. For an in-depth look at the recovery operations, check out the video reports: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909181579592671415 and https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1909271297776828570.

The operation to resolve the container disarray on the aft deck of the MSC Houston V is now underway at the port of Vigo, initiated on March 25. The operation involves two large mobile cranes strategically positioned on the quay, along with a smaller crane on a floating pontoon to assist with the heavy lifting tasks. As of March 27, the vessel remains moored at coordinates 42° 15' N, 008° 43' W, while crews work diligently to restore order to the deck. For further details and visuals, visit the report at https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/03/25/opruimen-containerchaos-op-msc-houston-v-gestart/

The container vessel MSC Houston V, which was navigating from Piraeus to Liverpool, encountered severe weather conditions resulting in a significant cargo shift. Storm Martinho unleashed rough seas and gusts reaching up to 90 km/h across the North Atlantic, prompting the ship to seek refuge in the port of Vigo. On March 20, 2025, the crew requested assistance from Spanish maritime authorities to facilitate an emergency docking. Reports indicate that 15 to 20 containers were lost off Cape St. Vincent, with many more shifted dangerously during the tumultuous voyage. When the MSC Houston V was towed into Vigo on the morning of March 21, 2025, it was observed that several containers hung precariously over the starboard side of the stern. By 8 a.m. UTC, the vessel had safely docked at the Guixar container terminal in Termavi, where port officials are currently evaluating the situation of the affected cargo. Additionally, the container ships MSC Fabienne and FWN Atlantic were forced to find safe anchorage in Cíes. For further details, including images and videos of the incident, visit the following links: [Transport-Online](https://www.transport-online.nl/79221/containerschip-msc-houston-v-verliest-containers-tijdens-storm-op-atlantische-oceaan-fotosvideo/), [Cadena SER](https://cadenaser.com/galicia/2025/03/21/un-buque-sufre-un-corrimiento-de-carga-y-busca-refugio-en-el-puerto-de-vigo-radio-vigo/), [Atlantico](https://www.atlantico.net/vigo/portacontenedores-llega-vigo-carga-movida_1_20250321-3457999.html), [Vigoe](https://www.vigoe.es/vigo/maritima/borrasca-martinho-remolcado-al-puerto-de-vigo-un-portacontenedores-tras-peligrar-la-carga/).