CMA-CGM Otello
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.
The container ship CMA-CMG Otello (source: CMA - CGM)
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Name: CMA-CGM Otello
Date: 17 February 2006
Location: Atlantic
Accident area: Bay of Biscay
Cause of spill: damage to ship
Quantity spilled: 48 containers
Ship type: container ship
Date built: 2005
Length: 334 m
Flag: French
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Last update: May2011