News / Maersk Honam finally arrives at port of refuge, but cannot berth

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The fire-stricken Maersk Honam has finally reached an anchorage point outside Jebel Ali Port, Dubai – but it could be weeks before the 15,262 teu vessel is allowed alongside.

It will not be able to berth until surveyors are satisfied that all hot spots have been completely extinguished and that the ship has been stabilised.

So it could be some time before the all-clear is given for the discharge of unaffected containers.

The Maersk Honam suffered a serious fire in one of its forward holds ...