Sistership Of Infamous Vessel That Hit Baltimore Bridge Faces Engine Issues In Pacific

The container ship Maersk Saltoro, the sister ship of the vessel that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has come across engine troubles in the Pacific.

The vessel operates under the management of Synergy Marine and is chartered by Maersk.

It has encountered an engine malfunction that is delaying the timely delivery of its perishable cargo of Chilean cherries bound for China. There are a total of 1,300 containers of cherries onboard.

The Maersk Saltoro left Chile on December 27, 2024, and was scheduled to arrive in China on January 19, 2025, with unloading time in hand before the Chinese New Year holiday on January 29.

However, on January 13, 2025, the vessel reported a technical problem with its main engine while en route from San Antonio, Chile to Nansha New Port in China.

Per Maersk, the ship is undergoing repairs to resume its journey. The company also confirmed it is in contact with the ship’s owner to track the repair status.

The vessel is one of 25 container ships involved in the Chilean cherry export season and is part of the shipping line’s Cherry Express route, designed to ensure timely delivery of the fruit to China.

This year, Chile has reported a record-breaking 17,000 containers of cherries being shipped.

The engine issues on the Mae…

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