Containership MSC Antonia South Africa Colombo New York Cape Town SAMSA Liberia Port Saint Johns Gqeberha

The MSC Antonia faced stormy weather off South Africa, losing 46 containers overboard, marking the third such incident this winter. The vessel diverted to Cape Town for assessment and repairs, with 305 containers damaged but secure. SAMSA’s aerial survey identified 19 containers in the ocean, prompting safety warnings. Other ships also reported container losses in the region due to harsh weather conditions.