Severe Weather Causes 115 Containers to Fall into the Sea, Ship Now Headed to Port of Vancouver

The containership SM Portland, operated by SM Line, lost 115 containers due to severe weather while sailing through the Bering Sea on March 4.

Strong winds caused the 4,228-TEU vessel to roll heavily, leading to the loss, collapse, and damage of its cargo. The ship is now scheduled to arrive in Vancouver on March 10, where it will undergo inspection before offloading its cargo.

SM Line has advised affected customers to verify their transport documents to confirm if their goods were impacted.

Read more in an article from Safety4Sea.