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Casualty Details
| Publish Date | 19 May 2026 |
| Casualty Type | Engine Failure |
| Vessel Type | Container Carrier (VT-UCC) |
| IMO | 8593297 |
| GRT | 8,170 |
| Year of Build | 2011 |
| Location | Vicinity of Bassein Port, Myanmar |
| Cargo Details | Up to 688 TEUs of containerised and temperature sensitive cargo |
| Port of Refuge | Port Kelang |
Report
* We have received reports that the containership GLORY LIGHT suffered a main engine failure on 19th May 2026 in the vicinity of Bassein Port, Myanmar.
* Attempts to repair the vessel failed and the vessel was towed to Port Kelang as a port of refuge.
* The vessel was loaded with 385 containers at the time of the incident.
* Shipowners have declared general average and appointed Average Adjusters to collect general average security.
* We have already been instructed by a number of our clients and we are liaising with experts to investigate the cause of the main engine failure.
* Should you be concerned with any cargo on board this vessel, we recommend that you contact us urgently so that we can immediately take steps to protect your interests.
