MOL COMFORT - Accident at sea, appeared to be still afloat today

Update the status of MOL Comfort as of June 19, 18:00 Dubai time. 1. Vessel The aft part is drifting near 13'00"N 61'29"E in an east-northeast direction. The fore part is to be confirmed while the visibility is limited due to adverse weather. The patrol boat which has departed Port of Jebel Ali, U.A.E. on June 19, is expected to arrive at the ocean site on June 24. 2. Containers Some of the containers might be lost or damaged during the incident, but majority of the cargo are confirmed to be aboard the aft part. The status of the fore part is to be confirmed. 3. Rescue of the cargo and hulls We have contracted with a salvage company and are proceeding to rescue the cargo and hulls. Arrangement of tugboats are under progress. 4. Oil leakage We confirmed no large volume of oil leakage. Source: from MOL Management