Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 05 Oct 2024 |
| Casualty Type | Engine Failure |
| IMO | 9294537 |
| GRT | 26611 |
| Year of Build | 2005 |
| Location | River Elbe, Germany |
| Cargo Details | Up to 2,572 TEUs of containerised and temperature sensitive cargo |
Description
* We have received reports that containership AS PENELOPE (IMO:9294537), experienced an engine failure in a position off Wewelsfleth, Germany, on 05 October 2024.
* It is reported that the vessel was later taken under tow by tug to Brunsbuttel anchorage, Germany, where it currently remains at anchor.
* 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 the cargo on board this vessel so that we can immediately start taking steps to protect your interests.