Reefer stranded in South Atlantic towed outside Falklands Conservation zone

Saturday, May 13th 2017 - 08:31 UTC

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The reefer stranded in the South Atlantic after she was abandoned by the crew given its precarious situation caused by serious flooding of its holds, has been towed outside the Falkland Islands Outer Conservation Zone, according to the latest report from Baltmed Reefer Services operator of “Uruguay Reefer”. Read full article

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Briton
Should not the owners be contacted and be responsible for any contamination the ship may cause.

you cant just leave it there to float off.
May 13th, 2017 - 10:16 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Frank
Yes they can, its now 'outside the environment' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM . And yes , Senator Collins did say exactly that....

In fact I don't think it is going to 'float off' anywhere.. its sinking......
May 13th, 2017 - 11:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Kanye
I'm sure the FIG and others do not want a biosphere contaminated or killed, no matter what the monetary recompense would be.
May 13th, 2017 - 10:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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