Smouldering Wan Hai 503 still adrift without a port of refuge

Smouldering Wan Hai 503 still adrift without a port of refuge

An assessment by the salvage team stresses the need for a port of refuge, as removing fuel from the vessel offshore remains unsafe. Weather in the Arabian Sea is the major hindrance to the containment of fire and smoke, says crew member

Salvors to board Wan Hai 503 after fire suppressed

The fire aboard the Wan Hai 503 has been brought under control, with salvage teams preparing to board the vessel, according to its owner.

Salvors work to stabilise fire stricken Wan Hai 503

Updates on the stricken Wan Hai 503 reveal that the situation of the burnt-out vessel is improving daily with pumping operations reducing water levels in the engine room and temperatures in the holds reducing.

Fire still burning on Wan Hai container ship nearly a month after breaking out

Salvor T&T Salvage to conduct comprehensive inspection once temperature has cooled