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Napoli scavenger deadline nears Napoli scavenger deadline nears
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People who recovered items washed ashore after a container ship was beached off Lyme Bay have until Tuesday to report their finds.People who recovered items washed ashore after a container ship was beached off Lyme Bay have until Tuesday to report their finds.
Thousands of items recovered by members of the public from beached containers from the damaged MSC Napoli have been reported to the Receiver of Wreck.Thousands of items recovered by members of the public from beached containers from the damaged MSC Napoli have been reported to the Receiver of Wreck.
Failure to do so is a criminal offence under the Merchant Shipping Act.Failure to do so is a criminal offence under the Merchant Shipping Act.
The 62,000-tonne cargo ship was grounded off Branscombe Beach in Devon on 20 January.The 62,000-tonne cargo ship was grounded off Branscombe Beach in Devon on 20 January.
The Receiver said that, as salvage contracts were in operation, members of the public could no longer salvage any further wreck material.The Receiver said that, as salvage contracts were in operation, members of the public could no longer salvage any further wreck material.
Among the items already reported are more than 10 of the 17 BMW motorbikes which were recovered from containers.Among the items already reported are more than 10 of the 17 BMW motorbikes which were recovered from containers.
Failure to report found items could result in a fine of up to £2,500 and having to pay the owner twice the value of the item.Failure to report found items could result in a fine of up to £2,500 and having to pay the owner twice the value of the item.
Beach clearedBeach cleared
Last week, seven more containers from the ship were washed up between Sidmouth and Branscombe, and police sealed off access to the area.Last week, seven more containers from the ship were washed up between Sidmouth and Branscombe, and police sealed off access to the area.
There were no dangerous goods amongst the latest containers to come ashore, said the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).There were no dangerous goods amongst the latest containers to come ashore, said the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
They held goods including electrical appliances, King Edward potatoes, engine parts and used office supplies.They held goods including electrical appliances, King Edward potatoes, engine parts and used office supplies.
The MCA said the Sidmouth end of the closed off stretch of Littlecombe Shoot Beach was now open following the recovery of the latest containers to be washed ashore, but work to clear debris continued.The MCA said the Sidmouth end of the closed off stretch of Littlecombe Shoot Beach was now open following the recovery of the latest containers to be washed ashore, but work to clear debris continued.
About 344 containers have now been lifted from the vessel since the operation began.About 344 containers have now been lifted from the vessel since the operation began.
Items have washed up over a 30-mile stretch of coastThe MSC Napoli was grounded when it was feared she would go down while being towed to Portland, Dorset, having suffered damage in a Channel storm during which her 26 crew were rescued. Many of the BMW bikes recovered from beaches have been reportedThe MSC Napoli was grounded when it was feared she would go down while being towed to Portland, Dorset, having suffered damage in a Channel storm during which her 26 crew were rescued.
It was then deliberately grounded near in Lyme Bay - a World Heritage Site - to prevent it from breaking up.It was then deliberately grounded near in Lyme Bay - a World Heritage Site - to prevent it from breaking up.
The vessel was carrying 2,300 containers, 103 of which were lost overboard when she first grounded.The vessel was carrying 2,300 containers, 103 of which were lost overboard when she first grounded.
Of that number, 57 were washed ashore at Branscombe, sparking a looting frenzy by thousands of people.Of that number, 57 were washed ashore at Branscombe, sparking a looting frenzy by thousands of people.
Motorbikes, wine barrels, face cream and nappies were among the items washed up.Motorbikes, wine barrels, face cream and nappies were among the items washed up.
Lost cargo also appeared on beaches more than 30 miles away in Torbay.Lost cargo also appeared on beaches more than 30 miles away in Torbay.
The entire unload and clear-up operation of the vessel is expected to take up to a year.The entire unload and clear-up operation of the vessel is expected to take up to a year.