Msc-Livorno Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The container ship MSC Livorno exhibited extraordinary bravery and quick action on its journey from Yantian to Suez, successfully rescuing a fishing vessel's crew off the coast of Vietnam. The dramatic incident unfolded around 9 a.m. when an emergency alert was received regarding an explosion involving a gas cylinder aboard the fishing vessel. As flames engulfed the boat, four crew members sustained serious burns. Fortunately, the MSC Livorno was just 40 kilometers away from the accident site and promptly altered its course to aid the beleaguered crew. Upon arrival, the massive container ship maneuvered carefully, relying solely on its bow thrusters to maintain position. In a remarkable display of coordination, the first officer was lowered onto the deck of the distressed fishing vessel using a crane, while the injured crewmembers were hoisted aboard the MSC Livorno with a stretcher. After several hours of assisting the victims, a Vietnamese ship equipped with a doctor arrived to take over the transport of the injured fishermen. The MSC Livorno then continued on its voyage and is slated to dock in Hamburg on July 7, 2011.

Starting this July, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is set to elevate its Asia-Europe Lion Service by introducing its largest container ships to date, featuring a capacity of 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). These new vessels will replace the current fleet of 9,200 TEU ships to enhance efficiency and cargo capacity. The inaugural vessel for this upgraded service will be the MSC Livorno, showcasing MSC's commitment to modernization. The updated port rotation for the Lion Service will encompass key stops including Qingdao, Pusan, Ningbo, Shanghai, Nansha, Hong Kong, Yantian, Chiwan, Sines, Le Havre, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Antwerp, Felixstowe, Gioia Tauro, Singapore, Chiwan, and Hong Kong. These changes will strengthen MSC's operational capabilities, ultimately providing enhanced service for its customers. Source: Seatrade-Asia.