The sinking of the aft part of the MOL Comfort

27 Jun 2013

MOL Comfort disaster (follow up)
Information notice N°6

 

The aft part of the MOL Comfort just sank at 46°26” North and 66°26” East; 750 km from the Indian coast. According to the owner, she still contained 1,700 containers; the others have already fallen into the sea, drifting and presenting a danger to navigation. She also contained 1,500 tonnes of fuel oil that will pollute waters abundant with tuna, sardines, sharks, and crustaceans.

The fore part is currently being towed to the Sultanate of Oman.

 

 

 

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