General cargo lost both her anchors and got beached at Visakhapatnam, Bay of Bengal, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
General cargo ship MV MAA lost both her anchors at night Oct 12. She was beached at Visakhapatnam, India, Bay of Bengal, when a storm bashed.
The ship was deployed in Visakhapatnam – Mongla, Bangladesh for regular cargo service. The ship was almost running aground and people in large numbers gathered in that area.
A General Cargo Ship MV MAA drift to Vizag shore after it lost both her anchors. Indian Coast guard informed to assist the 80mtrs long vessel currently sailing under the flag of Bangladesh. #maritime #Visakhapatnam #AndhraPradesh pic.twitter.com/04rAlnSI42
— Aashish (@Ashi_IndiaToday) October 13, 2020
About the vessel
General cargo MV MAA, IMO 9557331, dwt 2969, built 2009, flag Bangladesh, manager ADVANCE SHIPPING, Bangladesh.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
