The situation of the 'Makassar Highway' remained unchanged offLoftahammar. Extensive preliminary works were needed before a salvage could begin. A salvage plan has been presented by the company's insurance company, but it has not yet been approved by the Swedish Transport Agency and the Coast Guard. To reduce the risk of an oil spill, the Coast Guard required that all lower oil tanks have to be emptied before a salvage starts. When the tank tanks are emptied, stability may change due to the extensive damage of the hull which complicates the work further. It was yet unclear when the required calculations are presented. A tanker has arrived at the site and went alongside in anticipation of starting to drain the fuel. A tug was also on its way to participate in the salvage. The car carrier was surrounded by 600 meters of oil booms. The shp has on board 333,000 liters of fuel oil, 38,000 liters of lubricating oil and 34,000 liters of diesel fuel. Swedish report with photo: https://www.kustbevakning...
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27 July 2018 - 14:35
Fuel to be drained prior to salvage
The situation of the 'Makassar Highway' remained unchanged offLoftahammar
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27 July 2018 - 14:35
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