The vast expanse of
The vast expanse of the ocean and seas has always presented difficulties for mariners. For the modern shipping industry, a powerful storm can transform a cargo ship into a scene of chaos, not to mention the loss of cargo. While incidents of container losses are common and regular, one event stands out. This is the ONE Apus container loss incident in November 2020.
The ONE Apus Case
The container vessel ONE Apus, operated by Ocean Network Express, was crossing the Pacific Ocean around 1600 nm northwest of Hawaii on November 30, 2020. It was loaded with over 14,000 TEUs and met an exceptionally severe storm with monstrous waves and hurricane winds.
The crew members described the ship pitching and rolling heavily, with forces so extreme that containers which were stacked on the deck began to get loose and break free from their lashings.
When the ship entered Japan’s Kobe Port for assessment and repairs, it was revealed that 1816 containers had been lost in the storm. Several
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