New Casualty - MSC ELAINE - Aground
Incident Date: 9th January 2023
Vessel: MSC ELAINE
IMO No. 9393321
Type: Fully Cellular Containership
Incident: Grounding
We have learned of an incident involving the vessel MSC ELAINE, a Panama flag, 95,681gt, 2009 built, fully cellular containership, which ran aground whilst departing Gioia Tauro, Italy, 9th January 2023.
The fully cellular container vessel with a capacity of 8,562teu is operated by MSC on its Extra Vessels Service and had previously called at Ports in the USA and was departing for the Middle East via Malta when she ran aground on the southern breakwater tip.
It is understood that the stranded vessel has blocked all harbour traffic and that multiple tugs are on scene. It is likely that Professional Salvors will be required before re-floating attempts are made.
As a result of this incident it is highly likely that there will be delays to cargo delivery and cargo owners will be required to provide Salvage Security before delivery of cargo.
If you are aware of any involvement in this casualty and W E Cox Claims Group may be of assistance in any way, including provision of securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any potential losses &/or undertaking recovery action, please do not hesitate to contact us. As appropriate, please contact:
United Kingdom – Paul Friett cargoclaims@w-e-cox.co.uk
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@w-e-cox.com.au
If this or future casualty notices should be forwarded to any of your colleagues, we would be pleased to receive their contact details and we will add them to our Client List.
