News / Customers warned arrival of Maersk Honam containers could be delayed for months

Maersk Line has confirmed the “most likely” port of refuge for the fire-damaged Maersk Honam as Jebel Ali, Dubai – but it may be weeks before the ship can berth.

Which means it could be months before the surviving containers reach their original destination.

The ship was originally thought to be under tow for Mumbai, but according to AIS signals received from the salvage tugs, it is about to enter the Gulf of Oman.

A Maersk spokesman told The Loadstar today: “The focus is on completing plans to bring the Maersk Honam alongside ...