CMA CGM Mermaid runs aground in Muuga Port, Gulf of Finland
On the morning of September 8, the containership CMA CGM Mermaid (IMO: 9961283), 204 meters long with a deadweight of 31,114 tons, ran aground in Muuga Port, Estonia, located in the Gulf of Finland.
Incident details
The vessel was completing a voyage from Kotka (Finland) to Muuga and was approaching the container terminal when, for reasons yet unknown, it struck the berth with its bow.
As a result:
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The berth sustained damage,
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The moored bulker Belasitza (IMO: 9498262), 182 meters long with a deadweight of 30,695 tons, was also damaged.
Later reports confirmed that CMA CGM Mermaid had run aground in the same area. No injuries have been reported.
Possible impact
The incident at one of Estonia’s major ports could affect the schedule of the container terminal and cause cargo-handling delays. Authorities and port management are investigating the causes of the grounding. Initial information indicates no risk of a fuel spill, but inspectors are examining the vessel’s hull and surrounding waters.
Background
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CMA CGM Mermaid is a modern containership operated by the French shipping giant CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading container carriers.
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Muuga Port is Estonia’s main cargo gateway, handling a significant share of the country’s container and bulk traffic in the Baltic Sea region.
