Cargo Ship Carrying Artillery Shells Stuck In Vigo After Containers Break Loose

The German-owned freighter HC Eva Marie, carrying artillery shells from Jordan to Germany, remains docked at the Port of Vigo, Spain, after experiencing a cargo shift caused by Storm Eowyn.

The vessel sought refuge at the port after waves exceeding 10 meters made navigation unsafe, with another storm, Herminia, approaching.

The 11,000 dwt tween-decker, built in 2007 and flagged in Antigua, was transporting 96 containers when nine broke loose, suffering external structural damage.

An initial inspection was conducted on February 1 by an expert from the loading company, the ship’s captain, and security personnel, along with representatives from the consignee and the Port Authority’s Security Division.

Officials confirmed that the artillery shells inside the damaged containers were intact and securely packed within protective boxes. The cargo was stowed…

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