The "Danio" was refloated in the morning of Mar 28 and was under tow off Dunstanburgh. Salvage experts wree already hopeful they would get the needed break in the weather soon after winter storms and unsuitable tides had prevented the rescue teams from carrying out their task since the vessel was grounded on the Farne Islands on Mar 15.
However, the ship has coped well with the bad weather - protected from the worst of the waves by nearby Longstone, while it was stuck in a stable condition on a flat reef between Little Harkar and Blue Caps. There was a hole in the hull but there has been no fuel leak so the danger to wildlife was minimal. Its cargo of 1500 tonnes of wood also remained on board, adding to its stability. The ship’s crew which remained on board had been in touch with Humber Coastguard every three hours to keep them informed of the situation. [VESSELTRACKER]
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DANIO
Afgebouwd in 2002 bij Pattje Shipyards B.V. in Waterhuizen;
casco gebouwd bij Daewoo, Mangalia (bouwnr.: 440/1026).
Vlag: Antigua & Barbuda, 1499 gt, IMO nr.: 9218533
Eigenaar Danio River Ship Ltd.
Manager Cuxship Management GmbH
© Marcel Coster – IJmuiden
