The containership Yantian Express is currently gone to Freeport, Bahamas for the healing and also analysis of freight from the fire which burst out January 3, 2019, as the ship cruised throughout the Atlantic.

In an upgrade on Friday, Hapag-Lloyd stated the ship is presently situated about 1250 maritime miles from the Bahamas and also it is currently cruising under its very own power with pull companion. The ship is anticipated to show up in Freeport by following week, the business stated.

The fire on board the Yantian Express began in a solitary container on January 3rd as the ship was en path to Halifax,Nova Scotia Hapag-Lloyd stated the fire was mostly consisted of and also brought under after concerning one week many thanks to fire-fighting initiatives. Since after that, the continuing to be salvage procedures have actually made significant development, the business stated Friday.

It was formerly reported that the Yantian Express would certainly be hauled to Halifax, nevertheless, it’s currently noticeable that those strategies have actually transformed.

“The responsible salvage master from the company Smit has decided today to sail the “Yantian Express” to the Port of Freeport (Bahamas). Once there, the healing and also analysis initiatives of the freight can continue in a more secure atmosphere,” Hapag-Lloyd stated Friday.

“It is still not possible to make a precise estimate of any damage to the “Yantian Express” or its freight. Hapag-Lloyd is operating in close teamwork with all pertinent authorities,” the business included.

The 7,510 TEU “Yantian Express” is 320 meters long and also cruises under German flag in the East Coast Loop 5 (EC5) solution. It was integrated in 2002.

It was initially on its means from Colombo to Halifax through the Suez Canal when the fire burst out.

No injuries have actually been reported as an outcome of the event.