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CSCL 19,000 teu boxship grounds heading to Hamburg portCSCL 19,000 teu boxship grounds heading to Hamburg port

A 19,000 teu China Shipping Container Line (CSCL) vessel has grounded while heading towards the port of Hamburg.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 4, 2016

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The CSCL Indian Ocean ran aground in the river Elbe on Wednesday on its way to dock at the Eurogate terminal in Hamburg according to local reports.

Five tug boats were unable to free the Hong Kong-flagged vessel on Wednesday evening. Another attempt will be made on Thursday at high tide.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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