The 'Thorco Lineage' requires at least a week of priority repairs in Papeete before being able to be towed to a yard for permanent repairs. The experts mandated by the charterer of the cargo had to check if the ship was seaworthy. The rudder was damaged, the blades of the propeller were broken, several leaks have also been detected and the ballast tanks have been affected. Patches to stop the water ingress will have to be fixed by specialized divers carrying out underwater welding who started their work this weekend. The tug, which sailed from a US port to pull the 'Thorco Lineage' was expected in Tahiti on July 12 or 13. Spanish report with photo: https://www.radio1.pf/le-...
WORLD SHIPPING
10 July 2018 - 13:14
Underwater repairs under way in Papeete
The 'Thorco Lineage' requires at least a week of priority repairs in Papeete before being able to be towed to a yard for permanent repairs
WORLD SHIPPING
10 July 2018 - 13:14
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