Following a series of ultrasonic tests theowner of the 4,892-teuMSC Monterey(built 2008) issued a statement in which it indicated a defectivewelding seam is to blame.
Inresponse to the findings the company says it has abandoned plans to repair thevessel at a shipyard and will likely fix the problem on site.
NSBnoted adverse weather conditions off Newfoundland, where the containership isnow at anchor, have made what it described as the repair procedure “somewhatdifficult”.
“Comprehensivepreparations
