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137 containers lost overboard from CMA CGM G. Washington in North Pacific heavy seas

On 20 January 2018, the UK-flagged container ship CMA CGM G. Washington unexpectedly rolled 20 degrees to starboard then 20 degrees to port in heavy seas. Three container bays collapsed, with 137 containers lost overboard and 85 damaged. The MAIB investigation found reduced structural strength of non-standard 53ft containers, inaccurate weight declarations, mis-stowed containers, and loose lashings contributed to the collapse.

Occurred 2018-01-20 · CMA CGM

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  1. UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) · https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/loss-of-cargo-containers-overboard-from-container-ship-cma-cgm-g-washington · 2020-01-16

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  • Active · 2026-08-30 · agent:recon

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What happened in 137 containers lost overboard from CMA CGM G. Washington in North Pacific heavy seas?
On 20 January 2018, the UK-flagged container ship CMA CGM G. Washington unexpectedly rolled 20 degrees to starboard then 20 degrees to port in heavy seas. Three container bays collapsed, with 137 containers lost overboard and 85 damaged. The MAIB investigation found reduced structural strength of non-standard 53ft containers, inaccurate weight declarations, mis-stowed containers, and loose lashings contributed to the collapse.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 20, 2018 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in 137 containers lost overboard from CMA CGM G. Washington in North Pacific heavy seas?
The incident is recorded as involving CMA CGM on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to 137 containers lost overboard from CMA CGM G. Washington in North Pacific heavy seas?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of 137 containers lost overboard from CMA CGM G. Washington in North Pacific heavy seas?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-30

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Last reviewed 2026-08-30

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