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Rena Update: Shipping rerouted as containers come adrift
Rena Update: Shipping rerouted as containers come adrift
Approximately 70 containers have come off the Rena and are now in the water.
It is highly likely that more will come off due to the current severe weather conditions and the vessel's heavy list.
Once an aerial survey is completed, there will be a clearer picture of exactly how many containers have come adrift. This aerial survey will go ahead today once the weather has cleared and the sea conditions have improved.
There are 1368 containers on board. Eleven containers containing hazardous substances are still on the vessel and are not among the 70 estimated overboard.
Navigational warnings have been issued to mariners and major shipping has been re-routed.
Containers are likely to wash up on the beaches and if you see any, please call 0800 OIL SPILL (645 774).
The contents of the containers remain the property of the owners. It is an offence to take any property from the containers and anyone doing so can expect to be prosecuted.
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