New Casualty - LAUST MAERSK - Fire
Incident Date: 5th November 2025
Vessel: LAUST MAERSK
IMO No. 9190743
Type: Fully Cellular Containership
Incident: Fire
W.E. Cox have learnt of an incident involving the LAUST MAERSK, a Hong Kong flag, 50,688GT fully cellular containership which experienced smoke in one of its cargo holds whilst approaching Charleston, USA 5th November 2025.
It is understood that the vessel, which has a capacity of 4,258teu is owned and is operated by Maersk having previously called at Cartagena and Manzanillo.
It is understood that the vessel is currently anchored outside of Charleston, whilst the fire is brought under control.
Investigations into the cause of the fire have commenced however, it is likely cargo deliveries will be delayed, with some cargoes known to have been damaged. 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.
