Wan Hai Boxship Runs Aground off Hong Kong

Wan Hai Lines The Singapore-flagged containership M/V Wan Hai 506, owned by Taiwan-based shipping company Wan Hai Lines, was refolated after it ran aground following its departure from the port of Hong Kong on December 24, the owner said. The 2005-built boxship is now on its way to Shekou dry dock where it will undergo urgent repairs. The grounding of the 52,146 dwt vessel has caused a delay in Tokyo-based shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines HS3 service, covering the route of Osaka Yokkaichi Yokohama Tokyo  Hong Kong Singapore 1st Port Kelang  2nd Port Kelang Singapore Caimep  Shekou Hong Kong Osaka. On December 25, Wan Hai made an ad-hoc call at Shekou to discharge all containers on M/V Wan Hai 506 before the vessel starts the repairs. According to MOL, a relief vessel, M/V Hongkong Bridge will phase into the HS3 service at Yokkaichi on December 30, replacing M/V Wan Hai 506. There were no reports of injuries to the crew and damage to the cargo. At the time of the incident, the 259-meter long Wan Hai 506 was on its way to Osaka. World Maritime News Staff