The 'Thorco Lineage' ran aground on the northern outline of Raroia Atoll in French Polynesia in position 15 56 S 142 19 W, in the morning of June 24, 2018
The 'Thorco Lineage' ran aground on the northern outline of Raroia Atoll in French Polynesia in position 15 56 S 142 19 W, in the morning of June 24, 2018. The ship was en route from Baltimore to Hobart. The 18 crew members remained on board. The ship had reduced speed when sailing into the archipelago and tried to clear Raroia, but then ran straight into the atoll's northern boundary. A Dauphin helicopter and a Gardian aircraft of the Flottille 35F were deployed to assess the situation. Their overflights in the early afternoon showed that there was no pollution so far. Contact was established with the Philippine charterer of the ship regarding the salvage. French report with photos: https://www.tntv.pf/Navir...
