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According to latest estimates of the U.S. Coast Guard, 67 containers fell into the water from the 'Mississippi'. Additional boxes impacted the pier and damaged the emissions-capture barge 'Stax 2'. The barge involved is part of an innovative emissions control system unveiled earlier in 2025. The barge was connected to the 'Mississippi' at the time of the accident and was damaged by several fallen containers. The Coast Guard confirmed that containers that fell into the water and were floating in the harbour were belonging to ZIM’s cargo. Crews were working to stabilize the ship. investigators ertr eyeing the possibility of a balancing issue with the ballast inside the ship. Hours after the initial containers fell, even more containers toppled on the port side. The concern was that more containers currently tilted on the ship could also topple overboard. The 'Mississippi' had a full load of goods ranging from shoes to clothing to electronics going to numerous stores throughout the U.S., such as Costco, Target, Walmart and small mom-and-pop stores. Many of the retailers may have lost their items in the mishap. After the ship came into the port and crews started to release the straps holding the containers down, these started to fall into the water, sparking a domino effect. Emergency crews, supported by the U.S. Coast Guard, deployed vessels and aircraft to contain the lost boxes and survey the affected area. ,Dome of the containers were floating and being kept in the area by buoys in the water. Others have sunk and will have to be recovered. A 500-yard safety zone has been established around the affected area by the Coastguard. Los Angeles-Long Beach first responders initially had established a safety zone of approximately 250 yards around Pier G232. Pier G is operated by International Transportation Service (ITS). “Cargo operations have been temporarily suspended at the pier, as the operations were continued to ensure the safety of dockworkers and other Port personnel. A Unified Command comprising the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Police Department, Port of Long Beach, Army Corps of Engineers and other commercial representatives has been established to coordinate the response efforts. Air Station Ventura is conducting aerial surveillance of the affected area. The Coast Guard was also leading the effort to determine the cause of the incident. Report with videos: https://abc7.com/post/shipping-containers-tumble-overboard-port-long-beach/17779934/?linkId=858991174&fbclid=IwY2xjawMuG_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtLVHLBztpvaaPk0OgvU8pdD-ttPuorDLHGJILoyZxsJ05BiHtolItS2pb8W_aem_2DtVK2e8vlNbHrT6H4YB9w

On Sep 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. the 'STAX 2' was damaged while tied up alongside the container m/v 'Mississippi' (IMO: 9954187) at Pier G in the Port of Long Beach by a container collapse incident. The container collapse started with the aft stack before spreading to the forward section near the vessel’s superstructure. The container ship was listing to starboard, away from the pier, when the incident occurred. Approximately 67 containers falling overboard into the water and crashed onto the barge, which was moored at the starboard side of the vessel, and more onto the pier. A Unified Command comprising the U.S. Coast Guard, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Police Department, Port of Long Beach, Army Corps of Engineers and other commercial representatives has been established to coordinate response efforts. Air Station Ventura is conducting aerial surveillance of the affected area. The Coast Guard established a safety zone 500 yards around the 'Mississippi' and was issuing marine safety broadcasts every hour to alert other vessels to the hazards. The Coast Guard was also leading the effort to determine the cause of the incident. The 'STAX 2' is part of an innovative emissions control system unveiled earlier in 2025. In April, the STAX Engineering demonstrated its integrated emissions and carbon capture technology designed to help maritime operators meet increasingly strict environmental regulations. Report with photos and videos: https://gcaptain.com/over-50-boxes-topple-from-containership-at-port-of-long-beach/

The 'Vikingen', operating on the Sandnessjøen - Bjørn (Dønna) - Løkta route, had to cancel the servicce on the B-route on Sep 10, 2025, until further notice due to technical problems. The ferry was sidelined in Sandnessjøen for troubleshooting.

On Sep 4, the 'Donald M. James' left the port of Brest again, being towed ty the tug 'Abeille Horizon'. The convoy, which stopped in Brest at the end of August, is destined to the Lisnave shipyard in Setubal for permanent repairs with an ETA as of Sep 10. The bulk carrier had been immobilized in Bremerhaven since March 11 due to a rudder damage. Report with photo: https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/marine-marchande/l-abeille-horizon-remorque-un-vraquier-vers-le-portugal

The 'Lurøy', serving on the route Stokkvågen - Onøy - Sleneset - Lovund, had to cancel the A-route on Sep 10 until further notice due to problems with the maneuvering system. Troubleshooting commenced at the quay in Lovund. New information regarding the service was to be available by 12:00 p.m.