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Damaged hull of Napoli examined | |
(about 15 hours later) | |
Divers have begun to examine the hull of the MSC Napoli which was refloated nearly six months after it was grounded off the south Devon coast. | |
The 62,000-ton vessel floated free a mile off Sidmouth after 58,000 tons of water was pumped from her holds in a major operation on Monday morning. | |
The two-day inspection is being carried out by a team of 20 divers in deep water to assess cracks to its hull. | |
The vessel carrying 2,300 containers was damaged in a storm in January. | The vessel carrying 2,300 containers was damaged in a storm in January. |
See how the MSC Napoli was refloated | See how the MSC Napoli was refloated |
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the decision about the Napoli's future would not be taken hastily. | |
Spokesman Fred Caygill said: "The dive survey is taking place today and tomorrow, then the results will be computed by naval architects. | |
"That could take up to a week and then all the government departments involved will have to agree what to do next." | |
The MCA refloated the vessel to prevent further deterioration in the structure of the ship and to prevent further damage to the environment. | |
About 1,900 seabirds along the coast were affected after 200 tons of oil leaked from the vessel soon after grounding. | |
The cracks in the side of her hull were temporarily repaired while the cargo was removed over several months. | The cracks in the side of her hull were temporarily repaired while the cargo was removed over several months. |
More than 100 containers went overboard and 58 were washed ashore, leading to a scavenging and looting spree. | More than 100 containers went overboard and 58 were washed ashore, leading to a scavenging and looting spree. |
HOW THE MSC NAPOLI WAS REFLOATED MSC Napoli: On Monday, 58,000 tons of water pumped out. More than 2,000 containers and about 4,000 tons fuel already removedBig Foot Barge: Winches/cranes used to lift Napoli from seabedLead tug: Helped turn Napoli and tow it to new position for checksAnti-pollution/support vessels: Dispersant carried by vessels, to tackle remaining pollutants. Supported by spotter planes looking for pollution. Steering tug, workboats and crew boat also present Hull damage: Divers will inspect bottom of hull following refloat. Damage to be assessed and decision on moving Napoli to be taken | HOW THE MSC NAPOLI WAS REFLOATED MSC Napoli: On Monday, 58,000 tons of water pumped out. More than 2,000 containers and about 4,000 tons fuel already removedBig Foot Barge: Winches/cranes used to lift Napoli from seabedLead tug: Helped turn Napoli and tow it to new position for checksAnti-pollution/support vessels: Dispersant carried by vessels, to tackle remaining pollutants. Supported by spotter planes looking for pollution. Steering tug, workboats and crew boat also present Hull damage: Divers will inspect bottom of hull following refloat. Damage to be assessed and decision on moving Napoli to be taken |
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