Convoy approaching Bilbao with 3-4 knots
On Feb 2 the "Modern Express" had reached a position 30 nm NE of Bilbao where an attempt would be made to right the ship by pumping operations or discharge of cargo.
Salvamento Marítimo scsent the “María de Maeztu“ (IMO-No.: 9429091), from Bilbao in the direction of the convoy which was approaching the port with 3-4 knots in wave heights of 2-2,5 meters. It reached the Spanish economic zone in the night.
The frigate "Primauguet" and the tug "Abeille Bourbon" were released and made their way back to Brest.
The anti pollution vessel "Argonaute" kept escorting the convoy which might have reached Bilbao in the evening hours. The permission to enter port was expected not before Feb 3 due to inclement weather.
On Feb 2 the "Modern Express" had reached a position 30 nm NE of Bilbao where an attempt would be made to right the ship by pumping operations or discharge of cargo.
Salvamento Marítimo scsent the “María de Maeztu“ (IMO-No.: 9429091), from Bilbao in the direction of the convoy which was approaching the port with 3-4 knots in wave heights of 2-2,5 meters. It reached the Spanish economic zone in the night.
The frigate "Primauguet" and the tug "Abeille Bourbon" were released and made their way back to Brest.
The anti pollution vessel "Argonaute" kept escorting the convoy which might have reached Bilbao in the evening hours. The permission to enter port was expected not before Feb 3 due to inclement weather.