Mississippi

All 95 containers that fell overboard from the 'Mississippi' at Pier G have been recovered in and around the Port of Long Beach on Sep 26. Eearly counts for the number of containers overboard had increased from the original estimate as some units were crushed, submerged, or hidden from view in the nearby boat basin. At approximately 3:28 p.m., the final container was lifted from the water, marking the end of salvage operations for the incident. Furthermore, all vessel traffic restrictions were lifted following the completion of the dive operations on Sep 26 and vessel transits near Pier G no longer require Captain of the Port approval. A total of 142 vessel transits were authorized during the salvage operations phase of the response, ensuring continued operations in the busy Port complex. The Pollution Response, Salvage, and Marine Transportation System Recovery groups have since been demobilized. Pier G terminal operations have been fully restored, and port traffic was now continuing without restrictions. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continued to lead the investigation into the cause of the incident. The 'Mississippi' departed from Long Beach on Sep 28, bound for Phu My with an ETA as of Oct 22. Reports with photos: https://safety4sea.com/salvage-operations-conclude-after-container-incident-at-port-of-long-beach/ https://gcaptain.com/all-containers-recovered-from-cargo-loss-incident-at-port-of-long-beach/

Progress was be made in the efforts to recover containers from the 'Mississippi' at Pier G in Long Beach. One of the focuses, in addition to removing boxes from the harbour, was to stabilize the collapsed containers and to safely reach the damaged emission barge 'STAX 2', that remained alongside the vessel. A total of 54 containers have been recovered from the port waters and from the pier as of Sep 19. In addition to boxes falling into the harbour, a small number fell off the port side of the vessel onto the pier. The first two boxes were recovered the day after the accident, and as of Sep 14, a total of 32 containers had been recovered. Numerous boxes remained askew on the vessel, with one of the efforts focusing on stabilizing those boxes.. Unaffected containers were being unloaded so that crews can safely access the 'STAX 2'. The team of Stax Engineering, was working to assess the damage and get the vessel back into service. Several of the boxes landed on the barge. The recovery operation was ongoing with a “Container Recovery Group,” and salvage crews working alongside International Longshore and Warehouse Union members. It was estimated that 75 containers had fallen from the 'Mississippi'. The 500-yard safety zone remained in place around the ship. The Captain of the Port has been working with vessels, and as of Sep 17, a total of 55 commercial vessels have been guided through the safety zone to maintain operations in the port. A containment boom remains around the site. The oil leaking from the emissions barge has been stopped. Report with photos: https://maritime-executive.com/article/long-beach-salvage-operation-passes-50-boxes-recovered

Salvage and recovery operations around the 'Mississippi' continued at the Port of Long Beach, and crews secured the last of the unaffected containers by the late morning of Sep 14. A coordinated team of salvage experts and port labourer, working in step with federal, state, and local authorities, continued the task of recovering containers displaced from two affected bays. The progress was made possible due to the dedication of all participating agencies, vessel managers, the Port of Long Beach, the ITS terminal, and highly skilled ILWU labour working together. As of Sep 15, 32 containers have been successfully recovered from the waters surrounding the 'Mississippi'. No further signs of pollution have been observed since the emissions barge 'STAX 2' leak was contained on Sep 10. The Unified Command remained fully engaged and was conducting comprehensive surveys, drone overflights, and underwater dive assessments to steer the response forward. The overriding priority for the Unified Command remains unchanged: safeguarding the wellbeing of response personnel, the vessel’s crew, and the public at large—followed closely by the protection and stewardship of the local marine environment. Port operations at Long Beach remained active and, for the most part, unaffected by the incident. The Coast Guard, Jacobsen Port Pilots, and the Port of Long Beach had established a 500-yard safety exclusion zone around the 'Mississippi' and continued working closely to manage commercial vessel traffic through the area. Officials were urging mariners not involved in the response to steer clear of the zone until further notice. The Coast Guard continued to issue marine safety broadcasts to keep navigators informed of ongoing hazards. An investigation into the incident, led jointly by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board, wasongoing as authorities seek to determine its root cause. Report with photos: https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2025/09/photos-32-containers-recovered-after-collapse-at-long-beachs-pier-g/

As salvage and recovery work continued on Sep 11 at berth 232 of the Port of Long Beach to recover dozens of containers that fell off the 'Mississippi', an investigation was unfolding into why and how about 75 of the boxes fell over board. It was still a dynamic situation with many unknowns. About 30 of the containers have sunk, and the shipping channel was not completely clear. while clean-up and recovery were ongoing. Operations to recover the wayward containers began on the morning of Sep 10. No hazardous materials have been identified. Most of the containers that went into the water did not break open. An investigation led by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board is underway to determine the cause of the incident.