According to the company’s statement, a fire broke out in the engine room onboard Maersk’s Panamax containership Olga Maersk on January 29, while the vessel was on route from Panama to Cartagena. All crew are safe.
Specifically, Hamburg Süd, German liner company, acquired by Danish major Maersk stated that all crew are safe and accounted for.
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Moreover, the fire, which was contained to the engine room, has been extinguished following fire fighting procedures.
The Danish-flagged vessel was constructed in 2003.
Concluding, the company informed that it will further inform as soon as possible concerning the schedule adjustments, vital as a result of the incident.
