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Hyundai Garnet: Steering Problem

01 Sep 2006
As we communicated earlier this week, the Hyundai Garnet experienced a steering malfunction while transiting the Panama Canal under pilotage.

We are pleased to inform you that repairs to the vessel are close to completion. The revised departure date from the port of Manzanillo is 1 September and the vessel ETA for New York is now 6 September.

If you require further assistance, please contact your APL Customer Service Representative.

29 Aug 2006
On 27 August the Hyundai Garnet, which was carrying APL customers’ cargo, experienced a steering malfunction while transiting the Panama Canal under pilotage. The vessel incurred minor damage and is undergoing repairs, which are currently estimated to take around five days to complete. Therefore, the revised departure date from the port of Manzanillo is 2 September and the vessel ETA for New York is 7 September.

On behalf of APL, we regret any inconvenience caused and we will keep you informed of developments as soon as we have more information.

In the meantime, if you require any assistance or additional information, please contact your APL Customer Service Representative.



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