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Bangladeshi Ship Drifts Ashore At Vizag Port
By: Tupaki Desk | 13 Oct 2020 11:31 AM IST
A Bangladeshi vessel M.V.MAA, 80mtrs of length, has drifted aground on the beach at the Northern edge of Visakhapatnam Port Trust limit on Monday night.
According to reports, the vessel reached Visakhapatnam a couple of days before and was waiting for the customs approval to gain access to the VPT. As both the anchors were snapped, the vessel got flowed ashore due to heavy winds and swell.
Currently, it is grounded on the beach near Tenneti Park in Visakhapatnam. Same is informed to Coast Guard for necessary assistance.
Visakhapatnam Port officials said no fatalities or major damage was reported when the ship came close to the shore.
According to reports, the vessel reached Visakhapatnam a couple of days before and was waiting for the customs approval to gain access to the VPT. As both the anchors were snapped, the vessel got flowed ashore due to heavy winds and swell.
Currently, it is grounded on the beach near Tenneti Park in Visakhapatnam. Same is informed to Coast Guard for necessary assistance.
Visakhapatnam Port officials said no fatalities or major damage was reported when the ship came close to the shore.