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Benita refloated five weeks after grounding off Mauritius

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJuly 24, 2016
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The  Benita bulk carrier has finally been refloated after grounding five weeks ago on the shores of Mauritius.

Five Oceans Salvage are now towing the ship some 20 miles offshore, where a skeleton salvage crew will remain onboard.

A decision on the most appropriate course of action will largely depend on an assessment of the vessel’s seaworthiness and general state.

The London P&I Club faces a sizeable bill for the operation plus the cleanup following the accident on June 17.

 

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJuly 24, 2016
15 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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