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Maersk Mumbai safely afloat, to continue voyage soon

Danish carrier Maersk confirmed that their vessel Mumbai Maersk, which ran aground outside Bremerhaven, Germany on  February 2, is safe afloat. 

Maersk Mumbai safely afloat, to continue voyage soon
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Mumbai Maersk, built-in 2018, has a capacity of 19,630 TEUs. It sails under the Danish flag.

February 4, 2022: Danish carrier Maersk confirmed that their vessel Mumbai Maersk, which ran aground outside Bremerhaven, Germany on February 2, is safe afloat.

"The vessel was re-floated on February 4 at 1:30am CET. The operation was conducted in close cooperation with salvage company Smit and the German Havarikommando," an official statement said.

"The vessel is now waiting at a safe position for further hull and machinery assessment before it is expected to continue its voyage. Furthermore, an internal investigation into the cause of the grounding will be taking place."

Mumbai Maersk, built-in 2018, has a capacity of 19,630 TEUs. It sails under the Danish flag.

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