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DP World and the Dubai Port Authority have granted approval for the 'Wan Hai 503' to berth at a port of refuge in Jebel Ali and it was expected to arrive in port under tow on Sep 11. Preliminary assessments indicated that the vessel’s stability and structural integrity were secure, with no immediate risks identified. Upon arrival, all inspections and procedures were to be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the relevant authorities. On Sep 10, as the vessel approached the UAE through the Strait of Hormuz, salvors boarded the 'Wan Hai 503' and said there no signs of smoke. Container inspection and offloading was expected to start in October. Containers and cargo in the forward part of the vessel have suffered extensive damage in the fire. Boxes located at the stern to the rear of the accommodation block have suffered relatively little damage.

Salvage operations have begun to clear a channel for safe vessel transit to and from Pier G at the Port of Long Beach following the loss of now estimated 75 containers from the 'Mississippi'. There has been one reported minor injury related to the incident. One worker aboard the barge 'STAX 2' sprained an ankle fleeing the falling containers. He was assessed and treated at the scene and did not require immediate hospitalization. The barge had on board approximately 2,000 gallons of renewable diesel. It’s unclear how much has leaked from the barge or from where it leaked.It could be coming either from the generator on board the barge or the tank. An oil spill response team was working to contain the sheen’s spread. The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local agencies and vessel representatives, convened on Sep 10 at the Port of Long Beach Joint Command and Control Center to coordinate the response effort. Initial recovery efforts have yielded results, with two sunken cargo containers retrieved from the bottom. The 'Mississippi' was carrying 2,412 containers when containers began falling on Sep 9 at 8:48 a.m. There was still a dynamic situation with many unknowns. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach had contingency plans in place and was working with the intent to restore all port activities as soon and as safely as possible. The Coast Guard was broadcasting hourly marine safety information to alert mariners of navigation hazards. The Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board were leading the investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Sonar surveys were being conducted to locate approximately 25 to 30 containers which have submerged in the water, with recovered containers moved to a designated area surrounded by a boom. Cargo operations at the Port have remained mostly unaffected by the incident except within the safety zone. The Port of Long Beach has 22 cargo terminals, with six handling containers. Reports with photos: https://polb.com/port-info/news-and-press/unified-command-responds-to-fallen-containers-at-the-port-of-long-beach-09-09-2025/ https://mailchi.mp/polb/container-fall

Salvage operations have begun to clear a channel for safe vessel transit to and from Pier G at the Port of Long Beach following the loss of now estimated 75 containers from the 'Mississippi'. There has been one reported minor injury related to the incident. One worker aboard the barge 'STAX 2' sprained an ankle fleeing the falling containers. He was assessed and treated at the scene and did not require immediate hospitalization. The barge had on board approximately 2,000 gallons of renewable diesel. It’s unclear how much has leaked from the barge or from where it leaked.It could be coming either from the generator on board the barge or the tank. An oil spill response team was working to contain the sheen’s spread. The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local agencies and vessel representatives, convened on Sep 10 at the Port of Long Beach Joint Command and Control Center to coordinate the response effort. Initial recovery efforts have yielded results, with two sunken cargo containers retrieved from the bottom. The 'Mississippi' was carrying 2,412 containers when containers began falling on Sep 9 at 8:48 a.m. There was still a dynamic situation with many unknowns. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach had contingency plans in place and was working with the intent to restore all port activities as soon and as safely as possible. The Coast Guard was broadcasting hourly marine safety information to alert mariners of navigation hazards. The Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board were leading the investigation to determine the cause of the incident. Sonar surveys were being conducted to locate approximately 25 to 30 containers which have submerged in the water, with recovered containers moved to a designated area surrounded by a boom. Cargo operations at the Port have remained mostly unaffected by the incident except within the safety zone. The Port of Long Beach has 22 cargo terminals, with six handling containers. Meanwhile dockworkers also continued to work on unloading another vessel berthed at Pier G. Reports with photos and video: https://polb.com/port-info/news-and-press/unified-command-responds-to-fallen-containers-at-the-port-of-long-beach-09-09-2025/ https://mailchi.mp/polb/container-fall https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/09/update-fuel-leak-contained-on-clean-air-barge-as-long-beach-clears-fallen-containers/

More than 50 containers toppled over on the 'Mississippi', and 20 fell over the starboard side into the water on the morning of Sep 9, 2025, at the Port of Long Beach. The accident occurred at 8.44 a.m. while it was berthed at the Pier G container terminal, en route from Yantian. One stack collapsed in the last bay at the stern of the vessel and an additional collapse midship on the starboard side. Some of the boxes have landed on a barge, while others landed in the water. Fire units responded at 9:06 a.m. and found that several containers were also leaning against a gantry crane. Fire personnel immediately established an isolation perimeter. Water was sprayed with high-power hoses possibly to stop the boxes from drifting in the harbour, and a port boat was seen nudging some of the containers. The lost boxes scattered across the water. No injuries have been reported. Cargo operations were suspended at the terminal as responders worked to secure the containers. Authorities were leading the effort to determine the cause of the incident. It was unclear what's inside the containers, but shoes and apparel were floating in the water. The 'Mississippi' is managed by the German Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management, classed by DNV and insured by the UK P]=I Club. Reports with photos and video: https://lbwatchdog.com/dozens-of-shipping-containers-fall-off-cargo-ship-at-port-of-long-beach/ https://lbpost.com/news/dozens-of-shipping-containers-spill-from-docked-vessel-at-port-of-long-beach/ https://abc7-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/abc7.com/amp/post/shipping-containers-tumble-overboard-port-long-beach/17779934/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=Von%20%251%24s&aoh=17574499391686&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fabc7.com%2Fpost%2Fshipping-containers-tumble-overboard-port-long-beach%2F17779934%2F https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/business/shipping-containers-fall-off-cargo-ship-port-of-long-beach/3775962/ https://x.com/i/status/1965587457896042746 https://x.com/i/status/1965524664161370354

The 'Eleni' suffered a mechanical failure while preparing to sail from Piraeus to Aegina with 64 passengers, 10 cars, 12 trucks and five motorcycles on board on the morning of Sep 11, 2025. The authorities imposed a sailing ban after the malfunction was detected, preventing the vessel from leaving the port. Both passengers and vehicles remained at the dock, waiting for a replacement ferry to complete the scheduled route. Arrangements were made by the operating company to transfer all ticket holders to their destination.