WPCNR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY. Photos Forwarded From John Shapiro, Director of Operations, Florida International Terminal, LLC., Port Everglades August 10, 2010 UPDATED 5:07 P.M. E.D.T.:
WPCNR presents exclusive photographs depicting the Sunday collision off the port of Mumbai in the Arabian Sea, unfolding. The MV Khalijia and the MSC Chitra collided, causing the Chitra to list, spilling its cargo into the Arabian Sea off the Port. For the story, go to http://indiascanner.com/collision-merchant-ships-msc-chitra-mv-khalijaiiiSliofficials-navigational-error-9442
Oil cargo leaks from the Chitra Monday, threatening Port of Mumbai (on horizon) For more shots of this "navigation error," now under investigation. Click "Read More"
The Bow of the Kilijia quayside in Mumbai after the collision, reminiscent of the SS Stockholm after it rammed the Andrea Doria in 1956.
According to the Indian Scanner website, around 200 containers have been floating in a radius of 2 miles outside the Port of Mumbai. MSC Chitra is has a cargo of 88000 tones of lube oil and 239 tonnes of diesel. The Indian government says the waters off Mumbai are very sensitive and efforts are being made to contain the spill. Dispersants are being applied.
The Chitra in a 70 degree list
Another view.
Cargo Sliding off the decks. Bow View
Ocean Overwhelming the Carrier, floating carriers into the sealanes
Listing at approximately 80 degrees.
Oil leaks.
