Cargoship Grounds in Italy

A general cargoship has been forced aground in Italy in strong winds.

News ID: 71621

Date: 16 January 2017 - 12:52

According to MANA, Local media said the 10,100-dwt Sigma (built 2005) dragged its anchor in gusts of up to 50 knots at Livorno on 13 January.

The ship, with 18 crew on board, was not carrying cargo.

A patrol boat and a port tug tried to prevent the grounding, but without success.

The vessel was then emptied of ballast water and connected to a tug for a refloating attempt.

AIS data shows it moored at Livorno on Monday morning.

Sigma is operated by Intresco of Austria.