It seems likely that there will need to be an underwater inspection of the hull and other checks before the vessel is permitted to sail by the authorities. * We are closely monitoring events, particularly around when the vessel will resume its voyage to Norfolk. * Following a lightening operation, involving the removal of approximately 550 containers, the EVER FORWARD has now been refloated with the use of tugs on the morning of Sunday 17th April. * We remind you that claims can be submitted to us by email or via our online Document Portal. We therefore recommend that you contact us urgently if you are concerned with any cargo on board the vessel and require assistance with the provision of GA security and so we may also take the appropriate action to protect your interests. We already represent a significant volume of cargo on board and we stand ready to assist. * As previously reported, all cargo stowed on board the vessel at the time of the casualty is required to provide suitable GA security before the cargo can be delivered at destination. We have retained expert surveyors to undertake our own investigation for our clients. However, it is apparent that the vessel missed a turn in the channel after its departure from Baltimore before the grounding for reasons which remain unclear. Early reports suggest that an unusual weather condition in the region may have resulted in lower than normal water levels in Chesapeake Bay, which would have increased the risk of grounding. * An investigation into the cause of the grounding to be conducted by the US Coast Guard is expected to take several months to complete. Evergreen now advise that the vessel will shortly return to Baltimore to reload the containers lightered from the vessel and will then resume its voyage, calling first at Norfolk and later at New York. * Reports indicate that the vessel sustained no significant damage as a result of the grounding. * Following the refloating of EVER FORWARD on 17 April, it is reported that the vessel was taken under tow to Annapolis Anchorage, Maryland for inspection.
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