MOL has reported that the aft section of MOL Comfort sank in open sea this morning in 4,000 m of water near 14°26’N 66°26’E at around 1148 hrs local time.
MOL said that about 1,700 containers were lost with the section, although some boxes were confirmed floating near the site.
There was approximately 1,500 tonnes of heavy fuel oil in the tanks of the aft section but MOL said that there was no large spillage of oil visible.
Meanwhile, the stricken 8,100 teu ship’s bow section is still under tow towards a refuge port and is said to be “stable”.