Maersk Line Containership Spends Afternoon Aground Off Port Santos, Brazil
The Marersk Siagon, a 332-meter containership flying underneath the Liberian flag, ran aground on the Port of Santos entry channel in Brazil throughout her departure Monday, December seventh.
The Maersk Line ship was sure for Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The vessel was refloated later Monday evening and had to be towed to an close by anchorage. It is at present safely anchored awaiting inspections to evaluate potential harm earlier than persevering with to its vacation spot.
No accidents had been reported and there’s no proof of environmental air pollution. The Port Authority has initiated an investigation to determine the reason for the incident and people accountable.
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