The VLCS GUSTAV MAERSK went aground while she was maneuvering to pick up the pilot at Italy's mainland Torre Cavallo to the north of the Messina Strait.
The VLCS GUSTAV MAERSK went aground while she was maneuvering to pick up the pilot at Italy's mainland Torre Cavallo to the north of the Messina Strait.
The 367 meters-long giant ship's condition was checked and there was no damage to the ship, no leaks.
The ship was again floated with the help of two tugboats and was anchored to Gioia Tauro for surveys.
The ship was going from Rijeka to Gioia Tauro.
IMO: 9359038 Name: GUSTAV MAERSK MMSI: 220596000 Vessel Type: CONTAINER SHIP Gross Tonnage: 99 002 Summer DWT 127 015 t Builder: 2008 Flag: DENMARK Registered Port: Ronnie
