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The Eikborg lost its rudder on Tuesday and is about 40 kilometres off the Portuguese coast.
With a nail-biting rescue operation still underway off the coast of Figueira da Foz – where a cargo ship transporting 3,300 tonnes of cellulose pulp has been floundering for days The post Stricken cargo ship opens bitter controversy as rescue still underway appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The tug is expected to reach alongside the Eikborg by 23:00.
As of 23:00, towing the freighter that is adrift off the coast of Figueira da Foz remains impossible.
An 89-metre cargo ship was left adrift outside the bar at Figueira da Foz after losing its rudder. With no tugs available at the nearest ports, the vessel is awaiting assistance as the port community warns that worsening sea conditions increase the risk of sinking. The fishing community says the excess sand is a very serious problem and fears a tragedy if a tug does not arrive in time.
A cargo ship is adrift off the mouth of the Figueira da Foz bar and is at risk of sinking after losing its rudder, reportedly after hitting the seabed due to a build-up of sand, a port source said.
