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INQUIRY JX-DOJ-26-914Opened AUG 21 2026Quick look

After Runaway Ship Incident in 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Sentenced

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Sentenced

"Today, a vessel operating company pleaded guilty and was sentenced, and the company’s chief engineer was sentenced to pay a fine, following a June 2024 incident where the vessel MSC Michigan VII caused the evacuation of a large bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, and created a large wake that injured two people, damaged ships and piers, and led to the clearing of local beaches."

After Runaway Ship Incident in 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Sentenced.

"After Runaway Ship Incident in 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina, Vessel Operator and Chief Engineer Sentenced."

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$2,000 Fine

"MSC’s chief engineer, Fernando San Diego San Juan, was sentenced to pay a $2,000 fine."

$6,000,000 Fine

"MSC Shipmanagement Limited (MSC), a vessel operating company, was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $6 million and to serve a four-year term of probation for failing to report a hazardous condition on board the containership MSC Michigan VII and to obstructing a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and U.S."