A container ship Mackinac Bridge ran aground early in the morning Aug 19 in Hong Kong waters, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Rescue operations
Tug boats have been employed and a plan will be agreed with the MSA to safely re float the vessel. The vessel has no cargo on board.
All the appropriate authorities and have been contacted and are responding. The incident has been reported to the P&I Clubs and Insurers.
Details of the vessel
Container ship MACKINAC BRIDGE, IMO 9689603, dwt 147404, capacity 13900 TEU, built 2015, flag Japan, manager K Line.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
