On March 21, the MSC Houston V (4,432 TEU) was en route from Greece to the UK when it encountered Storm Martinho, with winds of 48 knots, causing at least 15 containers to fall overboard and damaging others. The vessel made an emergency stop at Vigo Port, Spain, for recovery operations.
Safety measures are being implemented at the port to ensure the safe removal of damaged containers. This incident highlights the risks in global shipping, especially under extreme weather conditions.
