Evergreen Vessel Faces Major Container Collapse Off Brazil
In a span of just two days, Evergreen Marine Corporation‘s vessel has been involved in two major container shipping accidents, reigniting global concerns about cargo securing, extreme weather, and overall shipping safety. These incidents not only disrupted major port operations but also underscored the urgent need for better safety protocols in today’s unpredictable maritime climate.
Ever Lunar Loses 50 Containers off Peru’s Callao Bay
On August 1, 2025, the 335-meter-long Ever Lunar, with a capacity of 8,500 TEUs, suffered a significant container collapse while anchored in Callao Bay, Peru. The vessel was waiting for port clearance when it suddenly experienced extreme rolling, causing 50 containers to fall overboard from the stern.
As a direct consequence, operations at Callao Port, one of Peru’s busiest, were halted for several hours. Leading operators such as DP World and APM Terminals temporarily suspended all activity.
Fortunately, port authorities confirmed that the lost containers held non-hazardous cargo, and no environmental damage occurred. However, this event quickly raised alarms about vessel stability, container lashing methods, and the industry’s overall preparedness for severe maritime weather.
Ever Feat Experiences Similar Accident Two Days Earlier
Just two days earlier, on July 29, another Evergreen-operated vessel—the 12,100 TEU Ever Feat, part of the company’s F-class fleet—faced a violent winter storm off southern Brazil during its voyage from Navegantes to Montevideo.
The storm’s powerful winds and towering waves caused between 30 to 40 containers to collapse, shift, or dangle precariously over the ship’s port side. Photos showed 40-foot containers teetering off the deck, surrounded by damaged cargo and twisted frames.
Upon arrival in Montevideo on July 29, port authorities including the Uruguayan National Port Administration and coast guards quickly cordoned off the vessel. A preliminary investigation revealed that some of the affected containers contained fertilizer, raising additional concerns about chemical risk and potential environmental contamination.
Extreme Weather: A Growing Threat to Cargo Security
These twin incidents are not isolated. Instead, they illustrate a broader, growing challenge: climate change is reshaping maritime safety standards.
As extreme weather conditions become more frequent and severe, shipping companies must urgently reassess their approach to cargo securing, vessel stability, and route planning.
Experts believe the damage resulted from intense rolling and pitching, with forces exceeding the structural stability of stacked containers. These weather-induced stresses are becoming more common, even on modern vessels like the Ever Feat, built in 2021.
Therefore, the industry must prioritize:
Enhanced cargo securing procedures
Comprehensive pre-departure safety checks
Real-time weather routing analytics
Better crew training for navigating unpredictable storms
These measures will help shipping companies adapt to a more volatile maritime environment.
Marine Cargo Insurance: A Critical Layer of Protection
Beyond physical damage, these incidents also highlight the financial risks of global shipping. Fortunately, no crew injuries were reported in either event. But the loss of containers, damage to goods, and port closures have triggered significant economic losses.
That’s why marine cargo insurance is more essential than ever.
Such insurance protects freight owners, logistics providers, and shippers from the fallout of natural disasters, equipment failure, and unforeseen accidents. In both Evergreen cases, insurance claims have already been initiated, providing some financial relief and accelerating recovery efforts.
Without adequate coverage, many companies—especially SMEs—would struggle to recover from such losses. Marine insurance should no longer be seen as optional but rather as a standard part of shipping risk management.
A Pattern of Disruption?
These recent Evergreen incidents also bring back memories of the 2021 Ever Given disaster, when the vessel blocked the Suez Canal for six days. Although Evergreen and Shoei Kisen (the ship’s owner) eventually reached a confidential legal settlement with Maersk, the event exposed how fragile global supply chains can be.
Now, with both the Ever Lunar and Ever Feat suffering major setbacks in just 48 hours, Evergreen once again finds itself at the center of maritime scrutiny.
Conclusion
The back-to-back container collapses involving Evergreen vessels are not just isolated incidents—they’re a warning to the global maritime sector.
Shipping lines must adapt to the new reality of climate volatility, strengthening their focus on cargo safety, risk mitigation, and insurance protection. After all, the ocean doesn’t wait—and neither should the industry.
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