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The vessel is damaged, unmanned, and out of control. It is carrying liquefied natural gas and fuels.
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 towing operation to recover a cargo ship that was adrift off Figueira da Foz has been delayed, authorities report.
Arrival is expected on Tuesday night.
On board the Eikborg are six crew members and 3,300 tonnes of paper pulp, originating from the Celb pulp mill.
A cargo ship was reported adrift just outside the sandbar at Figueira da Foz, prompting a response from maritime authorities.
The ship Eikborg, flying the Dutch flag, is without controls and without a rudder and is adrift, moving only to hold position — going astern — while awaiting tugboats.
Home News Cargo ship risks sinking on Portuguese coast Cargo ship risks sinking on Portuguese coast A cargo ship is adrift at the entrance to the Figueira da Foz Port and is at risk of sinking after losing its rudder, allegedly due to hitting the bottom because of an accumulation of sand, a port
