The Svendborg Maersk was struck by high wind and waves off the coast of France after it left the Bay of Biscay By the time it had reached the Spanish port of Malaga, more than 500 containers were unaccounted for.
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The ship started losing containers off the coast of northern France, where it was struck by 30-foot waves and winds of 60 knots.
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Ship loses more than 500 containers —
The ship was on its way from the Netherlands to Sri Lanka via the Suez Canal.
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Ship loses more than 500 containers —
French maritime authorities were alerted by Maersk that vessels should look out for floating containers, but most sank quickly in the rough seas. Thirteen have been recovered, according to French officials.
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Ship loses more than 500 containers —
Containers lay damaged and precariously perched on the deck of the ship.
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Ship loses more than 500 containers —
The ship is now undergoing repairs in the port of Malaga, Spain.
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Ship loses more than 500 containers —
This is the biggest recorded loss of containers from a ship in a single incident.
