Coal cargo ship remains moored in Bakud Reef

Monday, 30 May 2011

Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the cargo ship that rammed into the protected Bakud Reef off Kiamba town on May 15 remained moored as of Friday.

The Malaysian towage firm, contracted to remove the vessel, had decided to unload some 8,000 tonnes of the coal cargo to easily re float it. But the attempt proved to be slow as only about 1,600 tons had so far been transferred to a barge.

MV Double Prosperity was carrying 66,000 tonnes of coal from Australia to India when it rammed into the reef. (sourced Inquirer)