Classification
- Incident Type: Engine Failure
- Severity: Low
Vessel Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Laura Maersk |
| Vessel Type | Container |
| Flag State | |
| IMO Number | 9190731 |
| Gross Tonnage | 50688 |
| LOA (m) | |
| Breadth (m) | 37 |
| TEU | 4258 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
The reviewed sources do not provide the vessel's flag state or length overall.
Incident Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | 2017-07-17 |
| Location | Seven miles north of Akutan Island, Aleutian chain, Alaska |
| Region | United States |
| Fatalities | |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Missing | |
| Direct Damage | |
| Economic Damage |
The article reports no spillage or injuries. It does not state whether there were fatalities, missing persons, physical damage, or economic loss.
Key facts
- Laura Maersk became disabled about seven miles north of Akutan Island in the Aleutian chain.
- The loss of power placed the vessel at risk of running aground on an Alaskan island.
- The United States Coast Guard coordinated three tugs that brought the vessel under tow to Broad Bay, Unalaska.
- Splash 247 reported no spillage or injuries and said an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the power loss.
Narrative
Laura Maersk, a 2001-built container ship, became disabled about seven miles north of Akutan Island in the Aleutian chain on 17 July 2017. Splash 247 reported that the vessel had lost power and was in danger of running aground on an Alaskan island. The United States Coast Guard coordinated the response, and three tugs successfully brought Laura Maersk under tow.
The tugs took the vessel toward Broad Bay at Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands. The article reported no spillage or injuries. It did not identify the assisting tugs, describe physical damage, or state whether the vessel's cargo or machinery sustained damage. It also said that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the power loss, but did not identify an investigation body or publish findings.
The available report therefore establishes a loss-of-power event, a grounding risk, and the subsequent tow to safety. It does not establish the technical failure mechanism, the final repair outcome, or a monetary loss estimate.
Sequence of events
| Date/time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2017-07-17 | Laura Maersk lost power about seven miles north of Akutan Island and faced a risk of grounding. |
| 2017-07-17 | The United States Coast Guard coordinated three tugs to bring Laura Maersk under tow to Broad Bay, Unalaska. |
Investigation
Splash 247 reported that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the power loss. The available source does not identify the investigating body or provide findings.