Fremantle Highway Reaches Rotterdam for Salvage Operation
Vessel Arrives After Voyage from Eemshaven
Tug Assistance Ensures Safe Passage
The heavily damaged car carrier Fremantle Highway arrived in the port of Rotterdam on Saturday, marking the start of the second phase of its salvage operation. The vessel, escorted by the tug En Avant 25, had been en route to Rotterdam since Thursday after departing its previous berth in Eemshaven.
The Fremantle Highway had suffered significant damage in a fire that broke out off the coast of Ameland in late July. The incident resulted in the vessel being extensively charred and its cargo of luxury vehicles severely damaged. The ship was towed to Eemshaven for initial stabilization, where it remained until preparations for the next phase of the salvage operation were complete.
The arrival of the Fremantle Highway in Rotterdam marks a significant milestone in the salvage process. The vessel will now undergo further assessment and repairs at the Damen Verolme Rotterdam BV shipyard. The shipyard specializes in ship repair and conversion and is well-equipped to handle the complex challenges presented by the Fremantle Highway's condition.
The salvage operation is expected to be a lengthy and challenging process. The extent of the damage to the vessel and its cargo remains to be fully assessed, and repairs are likely to require extensive time and resources. However, the arrival of the Fremantle Highway in Rotterdam is a positive step towards restoring the vessel and its valuable cargo.
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