Refloat effprt prospered at 1 a.m. CET [Image Havariekommando]
The Maersk containership Maersk Mumbai, which based on the technique to Bremerhaven, February 2 has actually been refloated.
The procedure was collaborated by Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (Havariekommando), which stated that the overseas yank Union Sovereign (178 tonnes bollard pull), the multi-purpose vessel Neuwerk ( 113 tonnes bollard pull) as well as 6 helping yanks were associated with the pulling examination.
MAERSK TO CARRY OUT INTERIOR EXAMINATION
In its newest upgrade on the occurrence Maersk stated:
“We delight in to verify that the vessel Mumbai Maersk, which ran marooned outdoors Bremerhaven, Germany on 2 February, is securely afloat. The vessel was re-floated on 4 February at 1:30 a.m. CET. The procedure was carried out in close teamwork with salvage firm Smit as well as theGerman Havariekommando The vessel goes to a secure placement for more hull as well as equipment analysis prior to it is anticipated to proceed its trip. Furthermore, an interior examination right into the source of the grounding will certainly be occurring.
“We expect to be able to discharge the cargo onboard the vessel for our German import customers tomorrow. If the vessel assessment finds any reason to further delay the sailing to the next port Gothenburg, Sweden, we will action alternative options to minimize the delay. This could include a feeder vessel to the remaining ports left on the rotation or making another vessel do an extra loop.”
This early morning, broadcaster NDR reported that the ship was in progress to Bremerhaven under its very own power.
