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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Adrift |
| Vessel Type | Container Carrier (VT-UCC) |
| IMO | 9350317 |
| GRT | 27,061 |
| Year of Build | 2006 |
| Location | 174 nautical miles off the eastern coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam |
| Cargo Details | Up to 2,490 TEU’s of containerised and temperature sensitive cargo |
Report
******* UPDATE *******
29 September 2026
* Further to our initial report concerning the casualty to MSC HERMES III (IMO: 9350317), we have received the following additional information.
* It is reported that the vessel was taken under tow by tugs to Vung Tau, Vietnam where it currently remains for inspection, and possibly, repairs.
* It is possible that General Average / Salvage and associated Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.
********** ORIGINAL **********
23 September 2026
* We have received reports that containership MSC HERMES III (IMO: 9350317) issued a distress signal whilst in a position approximately 174 nautical miles off the eastern coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam on 22 September 2026.
* It is reported that vessels in the vicinity attended the scene to provide assistance and all crew members were safely rescued from a lifeboat after they had abandoned the vessel.
* We understand that the vessel currently remains afloat, albeit drifting northeast in the South China Sea.
* It is possible that General Average / Salvage and associated Recovery issues may arise as a result of this casualty.
* We therefore recommend that you contact us if you are concerned with any cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.r interests.
