The container ship MSC Hermes III was precautionarily evacuated on the orders of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company due to water ingress in the engine room on September 22, 2026 (October 31, 1405). The ship was located 186 miles east of Vietnam, and 25 crew members left the vessel at the captain's order.
Evacuation of Crew and Rescue Operations
According to reports, after water entered the engine room, the captain ordered the evacuation of the crew, and they were transferred to another MSC container ship. Meanwhile, tugboats were dispatched to assist the vessel as it made its way to Vung Tau port.
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On September 28, one crew member was injured in an incident and required medical evacuation. Vietnamese authorities quickly provided medical assistance, and it is reported that the crew member is recovering.
Current Status of the Ship
The MSC Hermes III is currently at Vung Tau port, where incident investigations and necessary repairs are underway. Built in 2006 and with a capacity of 2,490 TEU, the ship has been under MSC ownership since 2020 and is registered in Liberia.
The MSC online system indicates that the ship is scheduled to leave Vung Tau port on October 3, 2026 (October 11, 1405) and head towards Singapore and then Hong Kong. The ship's route includes connections with China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.
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