The container vessel OOCL Sunflower lost approximately 57 containers while transiting the North Pacific Ocean south of the Aleutian Islands on 3 March, according to a global maritime insurance and claims management company.
The ship departed Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on 23 February and encountered severe weather conditions while crossing the northern Pacific. During heavy seas, several containers were washed overboard, while others on deck were damaged or shifted due to the vessel’s strong rolling motion.
Because of the rough conditions, the crew was unable to safely conduct a full damage assessment at sea. A detailed inspection is expected once the vessel arrives in Long Beach, United States, scheduled for 12 March.
OOCL Sunflower, built in 2025 and sailing under the Hong Kong flag, measures 366.99 meters in length and 51.04 meters in width, with a cargo capacity of approximately 16,828 TEU.
