New Casualty - MAERSK SANA - Engine Fire
Incident Date: 28th April 2025
Vessel: MAERSK SANA
IMO No. 9289922
Type: Fully Cellular Containership
Incident: Engine Fire
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the MAERSK SANA, a Singapore Flag vessel, 93,511GT, 8,450TEU, fully cellular containership, which suffered an engine explosion on 28th April 2025 after sailing from Port Newark, USA.
We understand that the vessel is currently adrift near Bermuda and that the explosion had resulted in severe burn injuries to 3 crew members.
The MAERSK SANA is owned by AP Moller Singapore Private Limited and is managed by Maersk A/S. She trades in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Mexico, Bahamas and the USA.
As a result of this casualty, cargo deliveries will likely be delayed, with significant cargo loss and damage. The situation may also give rise to General Average that will require Cargo interests to provide General Average Security prior to cargo being released at destination.
If you are aware of any involvement in this casualty and W E Cox Claims Group may be of assistance in any way, including provision of securities, arranging surveys, adjusting any potential losses &/or undertaking recovery action, please do not hesitate to contact us. As appropriate, please contact:
United Kingdom – Paul Friett cargoclaims@w-e-cox.co.uk
France – Marie-Laure Mirrione MarieLaureMirrione@w-e-cox.eu
Europe – John Jackson Johnjackson@cwhji.com
Hong Kong – Twinnie Lai twinnie@ceemis.com.hk
Singapore – Paul Sansom psansom@w-e-cox.com.sg
USA – Joshua Gayer jgayer@w-e-cox.com
Australia – Niall Orr norr@w-e-cox.com.au
If this or future casualty notices should be forwarded to any of your colleagues, we would be pleased to receive their contact details and we will add them to our Client List.
