Since the devastating grounding of the Wakashio on the shores of Mauritius in July last year, Japanese shipowners have been involved in a succession of major casualties.
Accidents concerning the Japanese-owned 14,052-teu ONE Apus (built 2014), 13,870-teu Milano Bridge and 20,388-teu Ever Given (both built 2018) and 49,549-dwt Crimson Polaris (built 2006) have taken a big toll on the environment and marine insurers.
