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The Environment Minister requested a study from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) and the Port of Figueira da Foz to assess any possible link between sand injection works and the cargo ship accident.
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 and at risk of sinking after losing its rudder as it left the bar at Figueira da Foz. In remarks to TVI reporter António Crespo, the vice‑president of the Port Community of Figueira da Foz said the situation was caused by bad weather, which left the bar inundated with sand. “Despite having reduced its draught, the ship struck the seabed,” said Paulo Mariano, adding that they are awaiting the arrival of tugboats.
A cargo ship is adrift off the sandbar at Figueira da Foz and risks sinking after losing its rudder, allegedly after striking the seabed due to sand accumulation, a port source said. In statements to the Lusa news agency at 10:50 this Monday, Paulo Mariano, vice-president of the port community of ...
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.
The cargo ship Eikborg, flying the flag of the Netherlands, has lost steering control and its rudder and is adrift, proceeding astern to try to hold position. The vessel is awaiting tugs.
