Power Loss Endangers Hanjin Container Ship Near North Carolina

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Hanjin vessel is sailing safe after nearly running aground off North Carolina.  The 965-foot long container ship sailing from the Port of New York and New Jersey to Wilmington got into trouble near Bald Head Island.

Its reported that the vessel lost power at 5.00am in the main shipping channel at the mouth of the Cape Fear River leading to the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina.  Within hours two tug boats rushed to the spot and helped the ship away from shore.  In short time power was restored to the vessel and everything came back to normal.