New Casualty - IONIKOS - Loss of Containers
Incident Date: 25th February 2026
Vessel: IONIKOS
Incident: Loss of Containers
Type: Fully Cellular Containership
IMO No.: 9397614
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the IONIKOS, a Liberian flag, 40,560GT, 259.80m, fully cellular containership. We understand that the IONIKOS was hit by high waves on or around 25th February 2026 whilst sailing from Casablanca, Morocco to Spain.
We further understand that around 85 containers fell overboard and that recovery efforts are ongoing.
The IONIKOS is owned by Ionikos Maritime Limited and managed by Dioryx Maritime Services Corporation. She trades along routes between Turkey, Spain and West Africa.
As a result of this casualty, cargo deliveries will likely be delayed, with possible 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.