MSC Napoli Inquiry is Under Way
The MSC Napoli was deliberately beached in Lyme Bay in January 2007 after it was damaged in storms. The inquiry is considering whether the protected coastline should be a place of refuge for shipping in emergencies, the BBC reported. It is also looking at salvage and public disorder issues. The Devon County Council-led inquiry has a dedicated webpage for online submissions during the initial evidence-gathering phase. Inquiry response packs will also be available to allow people to make submissions via the council's community roadshow vehicle at local events. The Napoli's hull was damaged in a Channel storm off the coast of Cornwall on January 18 last year when it was enroute from Antwerp to South Africa.
MSC Napoli Situation updated
The cutting machine, which has been secured to the deck since it listed to approximately 40 degrees in storms last month, has been successfully removed and is now on board the SMITBARGE 2. The machine will be tested to make sure it is working properly and is hoped will continue to cut through the remaining structure above the water line. The Sheerlegs, used to lift the cutting machine, will be demobilised and towed to Rotterdam. Weather permitting, the scap material currently stored in Hold 7, will be removed onto the BOA BARGE for onward transfer and recycling. Onshore, contractors DRS continue to maintain the shoreline. This week about 5 to 6 tonnes of scrap metal has been collected between Sidmouth and Axmouth…
