MSC MICHIGAN VII

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Detention in Felixstowe

The "MSC Michigan VII" was detained on July 23, 2025, in Felixstowe with 27 deficiencies six of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Labour conditions - Cleanliness of engine room Not as required 2) Fire safety - Fire detection and alarm system Inoperative 3) Fire safety - Remote Means of control (Machinery spaces) Inoperative 4) Fire safety - Other (Fire safety) Other 5) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 6) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on July 29 and left the port enroute to Rotterdam on July 30, dropping anchor in pos. 51° 55' N 003° 35' E, where it remained stationary as of July 31. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

Pilot awarded for maritime heroism

The US Coast Guard presented an award to the harbour pilot Christopher Thornton Mount from Pleasant for his act of maritime heroism on June 26. He was awarded the Meritorious Public Service Award, the second-highest public service award the Coast Guard may bestow, for successfully piloting the 'MSC Michigan VIIÄ out to sea through Charleston Harbour. Presenting the award to Thornton was Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, commander, Coast Guard Seventh District, and Cmdr. Randy Preston, deputy commander, Coast Guard Sector Charleston. His immediate action to not only continue piloting the ship effectively but also notify all port partners of the ship’s mechanical difficulties was vital in protecting the safety of both property and people in and around the greater Charleston waterways on June 5, when the 'MSC Michigan VII' suffered a loss of engine control while traversing the Cooper River, resulting in the vessel sailing at nearly twice the normal speed of ships through the harbor. The ship was leaving North Charleston for its next port of call in Savannah, Georgia. Report with photo: https://www.live5news.com/2024/06/27/charleston-harbor-pilot-receives-award-after-ship-stuck-full-throttle/

Lawsuits filed after incident on Cooper River

The Carver Maritime has failed a lawsuit against the 'MSC Michigan VII' over the vessel's throttle getting stuck, which resulted in damage to the American company’s pier along the Cooper River in Charleston. A US court has also issued an arrest warrant against the ship. The suit claims the ship was moving more than 15 knots, when it passed by the pier, displacing water and creating a large wake. Another ship, the 'Norway Pearl', was moored to the pier at the time, according to the lawsuit. Carver Maritime alleges the ship was sucked away from its mooring lines and thrown violently back in, causing substantial damage. The suit lists 14 reasons the ship's operators allegedly breached duties including failing to maintain speed and failing to operate the vessel safely. The incident prompted police to clear the Ravenel Bridge of drivers and pedestrians as a safety precaution until the ship was able to regain control of its engines. It remained stationary at the Union Pier Terminal in Charleston as of June 13.