Accident on board the "Chicago Express"

24.09.08


We regret to report a tragic accident that occurred on the bridge of the containership “Chicago Express” while off Hong Kong in the early morning hours of September 24th (local time).

The authorities of Hong Kong had previously closed the port as usual with an approaching typhoon and instructed all vessels to leave the port. The captain of the 8749 TEU ship and a Philippine seaman were involved in an accident at sea caused by the serious typhoon with wind speeds of over 90 knots (over wind speed 12 beaufort).

The seaman died from his severe injuries. The captain could be taken by helicopter to a hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. The executive board and staff of Hapag-Lloyd express their condolences to the family of the seaman who lost his life as a result of the accident.

Hapag-Lloyd press release