News / CMA CGM vessel loses 44 containers overboard as rough weather hits the Cape

Image: CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, Vessel Finder

Dozens of containers onboard a CMA CGM vessel have fallen overboard during a rough sailing round South Africa – extreme weather conditions that have had adverse effects on sailing schedules.  

On Tuesday, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin lost 44 containers overboard during “unexpectedly strong adverse weather conditions” off the South African coast on its westbound voyage from Asia to Europe. 

An additional 30 containers were reported to be damaged.  

The French carrier said: “CMA CGM immediately notified the relevant authorities and will ...