Breaking! Maersk mega container ship catches fire, previously called at two major ports in China. Check your cargo status immediately!

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2025-08-15 18:13

According to the latest foreign media reports, local time August 13, Global shipping giant Maersk's ultra-large container ship "Marie Maersk" caught fire off the coast of Liberia. Fortunately, the crew initiated emergency procedures in time, the fire has been brought under control, the hull is stable, all crew members are safely staying on board, and no secondary accidents such as explosions have occurred.

0 1 Fire Emergency

　　At the time of the incident, the "Marie Maersk" was on a transoceanic route from Rotterdam, Netherlands, to Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia. According to Maersk's official announcement, the crew found smoke coming from the container area during an inspection in the morning and immediately activated the ship's fire extinguishing system to fight the fire. Currently, the ship has temporarily adjusted its route and is approaching the coast of Liberia, in order to obtain more timely land support.

　　Dutch SMIT Salvage has urgently dispatched a professional rescue ship to the scene, which is expected to arrive within a few hours. Maersk emphasized that it is "maintaining real-time contact with the crew and providing full support," but as of press time, the specific impact of the fire on the cargo is still unconfirmed - which makes countless cargo owners worried.

0 2 Ship Track: Previously Called at Two Major Chinese Ports

　　This ultra-large container ship built in 2013, has a capacity of up to 19,076 TEU, and is the main vessel in Maersk's global route network.

A review of the ship's recent track shows:

It called at Qingdao Port and Yantian Port in June;

Arrived at a British port in mid-July

Called at the port of Rotterdam on August 3 to load cargo;

Departed on August 4 and started this trans-Indian Ocean voyage.

This means that the ship is very likely to be carrying export goods from northern China and the Pearl River Delta region.

0 3 Frequent Causes of Container Ship Fires

　　In recent years, container ship fires have become a safety hazard that cannot be ignored in the shipping industry. The "Marie Maersk" incident, once again exposed three major core issues:

Concealment of Hidden Dangers: Some cargo owners, in order to reduce costs, disguise dangerous goods such as lithium batteries and chemical products as ordinary goods for declaration, which are extremely prone to fire in case of high temperature or collision;

Regulatory loopholes: Although the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, in actual operation, the port's unpacking inspection ratio is less than 5%, making it difficult to intercept risky goods in time;

Difficulties in fighting fires: The closed space formed by the stacking of containers makes fire fighting far more difficult than ordinary ships, and often requires the intervention of professional rescue forces.

0 4 Must-See Response Guide for Foreign Traders

For cargo owners and freight forwarders who may be involved in this incident, Baiyun.net suggests that you take the following actions immediately:

0 1 Check the Bill of Lading Information

Confirm whether the goods are loaded on the ship through the bill of lading number, focusing on the goods shipped from Qingdao and Yantian in June with the destination of Southeast Asia. Maersk's official website has opened an exclusive inquiry channel for the incident.

0 2 Take the initiative to contact the carrier

Call the Maersk customer service hotline or obtain specific cargo location information through the freight forwarder - the extent to which deck cargo and cargo in the cabin are affected by the fire may vary.

03 Organize Claim Vouchers

Prepare the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and insurance contract in advance. If the goods are damaged, these documents are the key basis for claims.

Pay special attention to retaining the order agreement with the customer to reserve evidence for possible delayed delivery negotiations.

04 Synchronize Customer Communication

For orders with scheduled delivery dates, it is recommended to inform customers of potential risks as soon as possible and negotiate whether to start a backup logistics plan to avoid contract disputes caused by information delays.

0 5 Industry Reflection, Safety Alarm Bells Ring Again

　　Although this incident has not resulted in any casualties, it has once again reminded all participants in the shipping chain: from cargo owners truthfully declaring the nature of the goods, to ports strictly inspecting dangerous goods, to shipping companies improving fire emergency mechanisms, omissions in each link may lead to disaster.

　　We look forward to the smooth progress of the rescue work, the safety of all crew members, and minimizing cargo losses. We will also continue to follow up on the progress of the incident and bring you the latest news. Hope to forward to know ~

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