THE Mediterranean Shipping Company
(MSC) said it is taking over more of the cleanup of German
and Dutch waters following Wednesday's spill of 250 containers from the
weather deck of the 19,224-TEU MSC Zoe in heavy weather, reports American
Shipper.
Together with local authorities, MSC
said it is working with salvage companies. "In some locations, MSC is
taking over contracts initiated by local authorities to provide a sustained and
effective response," MSC said.
That operation is being coordinated
through a single specialised response company, appointed by MSC and its
insurers, to centralise and monitor the cleaning work," it said.
The cleanup is concentrated around
the Dutch and German coastlines and the Frisian islands of Vlieland, Terschelling,
Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, MSC said.
Sonar-tracing vessels for underwater
recovery and boats with hydraulic, remote-operated grab functions to pick up
boxes are being deployed.
The Associated Press had
reported that Dutch authorities were warning the public to stay away from the
containers as some carried toxic and flammable chemicals.
Source : HKSG / Photo : Dutch Coastguard..
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