Reviews & Ratings for the Theseus

The containership 'Theseus,' which faced significant damage during tropical storm Sagar in the Gulf of Aden—approximately 2,000 nautical miles from Sri Lanka—was impressively managed by Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) in just 36 hours upon its arrival at the Port of Colombo. The ship is part of Ocean Alliance’s Asia-Mediterranean service, operated by Evergreen Line, and was on its regular route to Colombo following a stop in Jeddah when the storm struck. As a result of the tempest, several of its containers were lost at sea, while others were severely damaged, crushed, or precariously hanging on the stacks. Responding to a distress signal, the CICT operations team quickly boarded the vessel for a thorough pre-inspection. They then crafted a meticulous action plan, mobilizing a dedicated squad of ship-to-shore gantry operators and seasoned stevedores. Under the guidance of pilots from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), the 'Theseus' was strategically positioned alongside the CICT berth to commence salvage operations. A professional surveyor inspected all damaged containers, and the CICT team executed a simultaneous lashing and unlashing operation. This process involved securing adjacent containers during the discharge of the damaged units. Remarkably, despite facing adverse weather conditions, CICT completed its operations in less than one and a half days, allowing the 'Theseus' to be promptly dispatched to its next destination in Singapore, where it arrived on May 27.

The MV Theseus experienced a catastrophic container collapse while navigating the tumultuous waters of the Gulf of Aden. This unfortunate incident occurred during its voyage from Jeddah to Colombo, triggered by cyclone Sagar, which wreaked havoc across the northwest Indian Ocean around May 19, 2018. Operated under Ocean Alliance's Asia-Mediterranean service by Evergreen Line, the vessel encountered severe conditions that resulted in the loss of several containers. While some bins were washed overboard, others suffered crushing damage, leaving them precariously stacked or scattered across the deck. Upon receiving a distress signal, the operations team from CICT hurried to the scene for a thorough pre-inspection. Their swift actions led to the formulation of an effective salvage plan, involving a skilled crew comprising ship-to-shore gantry operators and seasoned stevedores. Under the guidance of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) pilots, MV Theseus was successfully docked at the CICT berth. A professional surveyor conducted a detailed examination of all affected containers, paving the way for a meticulous salvage operation. The CICT team implemented a coordinated lashing and unlashing process, carefully securing adjacent containers while managing the removal of damaged units. The salvage efforts unfolded seamlessly after the ship docked in Colombo on May 22. Following 36 hours of intensive work, the Theseus set sail once again on May 24, heading towards Singapore before its next destination, Qingdao, with an estimated arrival time of June 4. For further details and accompanying visuals, visit the full report here: http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2018/06/03/cict-salvages-storm-ravaged-mv-theseus-container-carrier/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook.