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Wan-Hai-503

IMO Number
9294862
Vessel Type
Container Ship
Flag
Singapore

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
563812000
Callsign
S6AV2
Width
32.0 m
Length
270.0 m

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Latest News

Cargo removal ongoing
Nov 28, 2025

The 'Wan Hai 503' was still undergoing cargo discharge operations under the close supervision of professional teams as of Nov 22. Multiple hatch covers and containers were deformed or melted due to in...

987 containers discharged in painstaking work
Nov 11, 2025

Discharge of the 'Wan Hai 503’ was continued. Several cargo holds still contained residual fire fighting water, mixed with post-fire debris and contaminants, making the cleanup complex. Deformed hatch...

Slow progress in container recovery
Oct 28, 2025

More than a month after the 'Wan Hai 503' was granted permission for entry into its port of refuge Jebel Ali on Sep 11, the owners, theer was slow progress in the operation. The owner Wan Hai reported...

Wreck arrived atJebel Ali anchorage
Sep 12, 2025

The 'Wan Hai 503' arrived at the anchorage off the Jebel Ali port on Sep 11. The vessel has been granted approval by DP World and the Dubai Ports Authority to berth as a port of refuge, ending a long...

Gutted container ship permitted to enter Jebel Ali
Sep 11, 2025

DP World and the Dubai Port Authority have granted approval for the 'Wan Hai 503' to berth at a port of refuge in Jebel Ali and it was expected to arrive in port under tow on Sep 11. Preliminary asses...

Wreck under tow to Jebel Ali
Sep 05, 2025

The 'Wan Hai 503' was being towed to Jebel Ali with an ETA as of Sep 10, weather permitting. Discussions between local authorities and vessel owners on berthing approval were ongoing. The stability an...

'Wan Hai 503 to be towed to the Middle East
Aug 26, 2025

The 'Wan Hai 503' is going to be towed to the Middle East as the shipping company continued to search for a port of refuge. The vessel has been at sea for 78 days since the fire began on June 9. The m...

Burnt out ship still under tow without destination
Aug 21, 2025

The 'Wan Hai 503' remained stable and under close monitoring. The vessel was still being towed by the salvage team and is located in waters near the India-Sri Lanka maritime boundary as of Aug 15. The...

Fire reportedly out after two months
Aug 07, 2025

After two months, the fire aboard the 'Wan Hai 503' has been finally extinguished as of Aug 6. This came after several weeks, when the fire - according to the shipping company - has been under control...

Bid for port of refuge in Sri Lanka fails
Aug 06, 2025

The Wai Hai Lines, the owners of the 'Wan Hai 503', have failed in a bid to secure port of refuge in Hambantota in Sri Lanka. While the China Merchant’s run port had agreed to take the 'Wan Hai 503',...

Formal request for port of refuge submitted
Jul 31, 2025

The 'Wn Hai 503' has been towed to the Laccadive Sea, approximately 150 nautical miles southwest of the coasts of India and Sri Lanka. Five tugs remained on-site to support operations. Meanwhile, a fo...

Ship held off Indian EEZ with dewatering efforts being continued
Jul 28, 2025

On July 24, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior' outside the Indian EEZ and was located approximately 90 nautical miles from the Indian EEZ boundary, as preparations were mad...

Ship remained stable and adrift
Jul 24, 2025

As of July 21, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained in a stable condition. Grey smoke was last observed in the vicinity of cargo holds no. 3 and 4 on the afternoon of July 2ß, consistent with previously reporte...

Towline parted during transfer
Jul 21, 2025

As of July 18, the 'Wan Hai 503' continued to remain under tow and under close operational surveillance. The vessel was drifting slowly in a southeasterly direction, amid persistent rough sea conditio...

Two salvors injured during transfer operations
Jul 17, 2025

As of July 14, the 'Wan Hai 503' remained under tow of the 'Offshore Warrior', maintaining a position outside the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at 07°39.84' N, 074°50.57' E, heading 290° at a s...

Fresh fire broke out on board
Jul 05, 2025

Towing operations of the 'Wan Hai 503' were temporarily suspended after a fresh fire broke out on board. The blaze was detected again on July 4 , and as of July 5 morning, operations remained on hold....

15 salvors searched for missing crew member
Jul 03, 2025

Following a brief improvement in weather conditions on July 2, a 16-member salvage team successfully boarded the 'Wan Hai 503'. Their immediate priorities included conducting a thorough search for the...

Engine room dewatering has commenced
Jul 02, 2025

On June 30, the 'Wan Hai 503' was in pos. 07°52.60' N, 074°50.09' E, maintaining a steady course of 290° with a speed of 0.8 knots, approximately 130 nautical miles off the Indian coastline, outside t...

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