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We have learned of an incident involving the vessel APL VANDA, a Singapore flag, 2013 built, 169,423gt, fully cellular containership, which encountered severe weather conditions off Djibouti, resulting in a number of containers being lost overboard.

We have learned that the vessel MSC RACHELE, a Panama flag, 90,745gt, 2005 built, fully cellular containership has suffered an explosion and engine room fire 22nd June 2022.

Further to our previous updates regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that the vessel has been assessed as seaworthy and will now continue her voyage.

We have learned that the vessel CMA CGM RABELAIS, a Malta flag, 72,884gt, 2010 built, fully cellular containership has suffered a fire amongst its deck cargo of containers 6th April 2022.

Further to our previous updates regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that following Owners declaration of General Average, it has now been determined by Salvors that the Vessel will need to be lightered before further re-floating attempts can be undertaken.

Further to our previous advice regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that following the failed re-floating attempts this week the Vessel Owners have declared General Average.

As a result of the General Average declaration GA securities will be required before cargo can be delivered.

Further to our initial advice regarding the grounding of the EVER FORWARD, a Hong Kong flag, 112,836gt, 2020 built, fully cellular containership EVER FORWARD which ran aground off the coast of Gibson Island in Chesapeake Bay, we can advise that an initial attempt to free the vessel was undertaken 29th March 2022.