Strong waves prevent the start of the evacuation of a grounded container ship in Primorye

The Rise Shine, which ran aground near Nakhodka in Primorye, cannot be evacuated

ran aground and broke in half off the coast in the Primorsky Territory, unable to evacuate due to strong waves up to four meters high. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a representative of the rescue unit of the port of Nakhodka.

“The rescuers arrived at the site, but there is a strong wave, it is impossible to get close, there is a four-meter wave overwhelming the ship. They do not allow approaching the vessel, “the port employee said.

Earlier on November 9, it was reported that Rise Shine deviated from the course, ran aground and got a leak in the Nakhodka area in the south of Primorye. As reported by a TASS source in the rescue services, people are safe, there is no oil spill. According to Interfax, there are 14 foreign sailors on board.

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