CMA CGM Otello
02/17/2006
Atlantic Ocean
The incident
On 17 February 2006, the container ship CMA CGM Otello reported the loss of 48 containers, not classed as dangerous, during a violent storm in the Bay of Biscay. Despite various overflights, no containers were located, most of them being likely to have sunk rapidly.
An investigation conducted by BEA mer revealed that the accident was partly due to deficient mooring equipment, in particular the automatic latches.
To find out more
CMA CGM Verdi, Date : 18/02/2006, Lieu : Spain
P&O Nedlloyd Mondriaan, Date : 09/02/2006, Lieu : North Sea
Shipwreck zoneGolfe de Gascogne
Spill areaCoastal zone
Accident causeDamage
Quantity spilled48 conteneurs
Vessel typeContainer ship
Construction year2005
Length334 m
FlagFrench