NKD Maritime Limited, owners of the boxship MV Jakarta, confirmed that during very heavy weather and sea conditions the ship grounded on the eastern coast of Vietnam on 10 October.
At the time of the accident, the containership was under tow, without crew were on board. What is more, the owners of the ship added that all crew members from the towage vessel are well and accounted for.
Now, the authorities and all relevant organisations have been contacted and are providing assistance. Salvors have also been appointed and will attend the vessel as soon as the weather conditions permit.
The vessel, which was under way to Alang for dismantling, is not carrying any cargo or fuel.
