New Casualty - MAERSK CHATTOGRAM collision with HR TURAG
Incident Date: 1st May 2026
Vessels: MAERSK CHATTOGRAM c/w HR TURAG
Types: Fully Cellular Containerships
Incident: Collision
IMO Nos.: 9761023 & 9175779
W.E. Cox have learned of an incident involving the MAERSK CHATTOGRAM, a Singapore Flag, 31,649GT, 2,548TEU, 2016 built, fully cellular containership, which collided with the HR TURAG, a Bangladesh flag, 14,063GT, 1,206TEU, 1999 built, fully cellular containership, whilst enroute to the outer anchorage area at Chittagong, Bangladesh on 1st May 2026.
It is understood that at the time of the collision the vessels were carrying cargo imported from Singapore, with the MAERSK CHATTOGRAM carrying 1,878 containers and HR TURAG carrying 749 containers.
Local authorities assisted with bringing both the MAERSK CHATTOGRAM and HR TURAG to berth on 3rd May, with each vessel having been escorted by three tugboats. Cargo discharge operations are ongoing on the MAERSK CHATTOGRAM and the HR TURAG is expected to set sail later today.
The MAERSK CHATTOGRAM is managed and operated by Maersk A/S. She operates on Maersk’s South China-Southeast Asia-Bangladesh (SH1) feeder service.
The HR TURAG is owned by HR Lines Limited and managed by Karnaphuli Maritime Limited. She calls at various ports along the Bangladesh-Southeast Asia trade route.
As a result of this casualty, cargo deliveries may 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
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