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Navigational warning issued after 99 containers fall off vessel off East Coast

# A navigational warning has been issued to sailing vessels off South Africa’s east coast after 99 containers fell off the Maltese-flagged ship CMA CGM Belem. This is the second incident within a month involving the same France-based company. The South African Maritime Safety Authority has urged local skippers to remain vigilant and report container sightings. Both incidents were linked to adverse weather. The vessel has been redirected to the Port of Ngqura.