MAERSK SALINA

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Maersk Salina's cargo secured

The Maersk Salina" finally left the port of Le Havre on Nov 8 at 4.30 p.m. after the remaining cargo was secured again, and headed for England at 6 p.m. The ship next docked at the Trinity Terminal in Felixstowe on Nov 10 at 6 a.m. where it actually is still being berthed. Photos in Le Havre: http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1911844 http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1911843

Maersk Salina due to leave Le Havre on Nov 5

The "Maersk Salina" which lost 45 containers during a heavy storm, is being more than a week delayed now. The ship which was en route from Japan, China and Malaysia to Northern Europe was still docked in Le Havre at the Quai de Bougainville behind the large sea lock after having been escorted to port by the tug "Abeille Liberte". In Le Havre the tilting containers were unloaded and the stowage of all cargo controlled so that the ship may continue ist rotation. According to the latest plans, the container ship was due to leave to Zeebrugge on Nov 5 at noon. The arrival in Rotterdam was now scheduled for Nov 9 in the morning. Despite repeatedly tracking, the 45 containers that have fallen into the sea have not been recovered. At the location where the cargo was lost overboard, the sea is very deep. The lost containers were filled with toys, furniture and paper.

Maersk Salina docked in Le Havre

The "Maersk Salina" was finally assisted into the port of Le Havre on Oct 29 at 5.20 p.m. by the tugs "VB Gascogne 22", "VB Superenzo 10" and "VB Barfleur 18", escorted by the patrol boat "Leopard". It docked at the quay Bougainville short before 8 p.m.