Global shipping company MSC has confirmed that the Maersk Honam is being towed to the port of Jebel Ali in UAE, where an inspection of fire and water damage will be carried out. Maersk Line has declared general average for the Honam, while insurance damages are expected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The incident occurred on Monday at around 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT) MSC said the Honam was carrying dangerous cargo, and has ordered such items to be stowed away from crew quarters in the future.
Global shipping company MSC has confirmed that the Maersk Honam is being towed to the port of Jebel Ali in UAE, where an inspection of fire and water damage will be carried out. Maersk Line has declared general average for the Honam, while insurance damages are expected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. On 6 March, a fire broke out next to the accommodation block, resulting in the death of five crew members. MSC said the Honam was carrying dangerous cargo, and has ordered such items to be stowed away from crew quarters in the future.