Heavy lift ship with 5 luxury yachts on her cargo deck barely avoided capsizing, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 with 5 luxury yachts on her cargo deck developed a heavy starboard list at Palma, Majorca, Spain, on Jun 8.
The ship was literally hanging on mooring lines that saved her from capsizing.
What caused the trouble?
Faulty ballasting system is thought to be the cause of the trouble. Situation was taken under control later in the day and the ship was stabilized.
About the ship
Heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4, IMO 8025343, dwt 14138, built 1982, flag Netherlands Antilles, manager SPLIETHOFF TRANSPORT BV.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
