Container Ship Grounds on New Caledonia Reef

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A Containership has reportedly run aground after hitting a reef.

What happened?

The Containership “Kea Trader” travelling at a speed of 35 kmph hit the 200 metre long Durand Reef which is present in the Southeast of the island of Mare.

None injured:

Fortunately, the 18 crew members onboard the ship were not injured during the grounding.

No oil spill was reported by the authorities since the ship is enforced with double hull.

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Source: Radio New Zealand