HIBAPRESS – Tangier
The journey of the container ship "Maersk Lanco," en route from Brazil to the port of Tangier Med, has been delayed after it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean, causing damage to its engine room, according to maritime data and specialized reports.
The ship had departed from the port of Santos, Brazil, heading for Tangier Med, before the fire broke out on September 4th, approximately 170 miles off the Brazilian coast, necessitating the intervention of nearby ships to provide assistance.
Following the incident, the ship changed its course towards the port of Salvador, Brazil, where it docked on September 11th for inspection and repairs. The company CMA CGM confirmed that the damage prevented it from continuing its journey to Tangier as scheduled.
The latest published data indicates that the ship's arrival at Tangier Med has been tentatively set for October 1st, with the possibility of change depending on the progress of repair work and the resumption of the journey.
