This video demonstrates the spectacular salvage operation of the Modern Express by SMIT Salvage. On 26 January 2016, a 164-meter-long Roll-on/Roll-off vessel lost stability in heavy weather and was drifting fast towards the French coast in the Bay of Biscay. A team of dedicated salvage experts of SMIT Salvage was on the scene within 24 hours and was able to prevent an environmental disaster from taking place.
Read moreFollowing Smit Salvage’s spectacular salvage of the stricken ship, Modern Express, in the Gulf of Biscay, another Rotterdam company is now involved in this rescue operation. The Koninklijke Roeiers Vereeniging Eendracht (KRVE) (Royal Boatmen Association Eendracht) are using their innovative ShoreTension system to right the vessel so that unloading can start.
Read moreThe troubled car carrier Modern Express that was recently successfully towed away from the French coast, has safely entered the port of Bilbao, Spain. It was on its way to Le Havre, France. The ship is carrying a controversial cargo of timber apparently destined for the French market. The controversy surrounds its origin and legality. Gabonese authorities are reported to have investigated the case and have called upon Interpol to open an international investigation.
Read moreAccording to MRCC France update published in the evening Jan 28, Modern Express is drifting in eastern direction at 1.3 knot speed, at 1700 UTC Jan 28 vessel was some 168 nm west of La Rochelle.
Read morePanamanian-flagged car carrier 'Modern Express' has been evacuated after a ''loss of stability incident'' in the Bay of Biscay. Spain's search and rescue agency Salvamento Maritimo rescued the 22-member crew of the listing cargo ship on Tuesday evening and brought them safely ashore.
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