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Towing Operation

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business2 years ago

"Battle against blazing cargo ship halted by fierce winds off Dutch coast"

High winds in the North Sea are hampering efforts to tow a burning cargo ship, the Fremantle Highway, loaded with thousands of new cars off the Dutch coast. The ship, which has been on fire since Tuesday, is carrying 3,783 vehicles, including 498 electric cars. Salvage crews have attached a second towing cable to the ship but are unable to move it due to the strong southwesterly winds. The towing operation is expected to be delayed for several days, and the destination port is yet to be determined.

environment2 years ago

"Dutch authorities postpone towing of blazing cargo vessel"

Dutch authorities have delayed the plan to tow a burning cargo ship, the Fremantle Highway, which has been on fire for days off the coast of the Netherlands. The decision to move the ship was made after the flames subsided, but authorities have now postponed the operation due to southwesterly winds that would draw smoke over the tugboat during towing. The ship, carrying thousands of cars including electric vehicles, poses a risk of an ecological disaster if it sinks. The cause of the fire is still unknown.