Hapag-Lloyd claims the container fire on board the Yantian Express is currently ‘largely’ controlled as well as the ship is presently under tow back to Canada.

The fire on the 7,510 TEU-capacity Yantian Express began in a solitary container on 3 January prior to infecting added containers on deck which required the discharge of the ship over the weekend break.

In an upgrade Thursday, Hapag-Lloyd claimed initiatives to snuff out the fire have actually been making proceeds progression under the instructions of the salvage firm Smit as well as together with the Hapag-Lloyd team on the scene along with Hapag-Lloyd’s emergency-response group in Hamburg.

“These combined efforts have allowed the fire to be largely contained and brought under control,” the firm claimed in its upgrade.

On Wednesday night, 5 of the Yantian Express’s team were moved back to the ship from the ocean-going yank Smit Nicobar, which has actually gotten on scene battling the fire.

All 24 team participants deserted the ship to the Smit Nicobar last Saturday as well as Sunday after the fire ‘significantly increased’ in strength, Hapag-Lloyd claimed formerly.

The Yantian Express is now presently being hauled at a sluggish rate by the Maersk Mobiliser, which was sent out to obtain the ship as well as tow her back to Halifax, according to Hapag-Lloyd

The ship remains to have to do with 800 maritime miles off the coastline of Canada, the firm claimed.

A 3rd ocean-going yank is likewise on its method to the Yantian Express as well as is anticipated to start aiding the tasks on 13 January.

SPLITTING: The #YantianExpress has actually turned around training course. It is no more wandering eastern; it’s currently heading northwest in the direction of Canada, most likely being hauled. pic.twitter.com/dBCeGn4DDF

— Brett Ruskin (@Brett _ CBC) January 10, 2019

“At this time, it is not possible to make a precise estimate of any damage to the “Yantian Express” or its freight. Hapag-Lloyd is operating in close collaboration with all appropriate authorities,” Hapag-Lloyd’s upgrade claimed.

The 320-meter, German- flagged Yantian Express was constructed in 2002 as well as operates the East Coast Loop 5 (EC5) solution. The ship was cruising from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Halifax when the fire began.

The UNITED STATE Coast Guard claims it has actually been keeping track of the scenario. Pretty quickly, nevertheless, the ship will certainly be getting in the Canadian Coast Guard’s search as well as rescue area as it is hauled closer to Halifax.