The South African Maritime Safety Authority has actually provided an immediate caution to vessels eastern of South Africa to be in search of freight containers that supposedly dropped from a containership off the coastline of Durban a week back.

According to SAMSA, an overall 13 containers were supposedly shed too far from the MSC Chloe on 7 August 2018 while it was cruising in the Indian Ocean regarding 22 maritime miles ESE of Durban nurture.

“The vessel was on a voyage from Coega (Ngqurha port in Port Elizabeth) to Durban. Reportedly the vessel was drifting and awaiting berthing instructions when a huge swell struck and caused the vessel to roll about +/- 30 degrees on either side, thereby leading to the containers falling off their stacked position,” SAMSA stated in a declaration.

“A navigational warning is being broadcasted by the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Cape Town and transiting vessels in and around the area are requested to keep a sharp lookout and to report to MRCC Cape Town and Durban Port Control of any sighting,” SAMSA included.

The containers shed too far have actually been recognized by SAMSA as eleven 40 ft. high dice containers, one 40 ft. open leading container, and also one 40 ft. lugging citrus fruit. Another 25 containers aboard have additionally continual damages, SAMSA stated.

“The vessel’s owners, MSC has confirmed the contents of the containers as general cargo ranging from cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, machinery shafts and agricultural supplies. No lost container contained any IMDG (dangerous) cargo or Marine Pollutants,” SAMSA stated.

SAMSA stated it additionally confirmed that “declared IMDG containers (dangerous goods containers) as per vessel’s stowage plan were on board in their respective positions.”

SAMSA has actually released an examination right into the event.

The MSC Chloe has actually given that berthed at the port of Durban on Thursday.