Salvors Start Preparing MV Benita for Refloating

The salvage operation on the heavily grounded bulk carrier MV Benita, which ran into trouble on June 17 when it hit the coast of Mauritius, has entered the second phase and preparations for the refloating of the ship are underway.

MV Benita’s Cargo Tanks Damaged and Flooded

A number of cargo tanks have been damaged and are flooded aboard the heavily grounded bulk carrier MV Benita which ran into trouble when it hit the coast of Le Bouchon, Mauritius, on June 17.

Update: Oil Spill from Grounded MV Benita Under Control

An oil spill from the recently grounded bulk carrier MV Benita on the southeast coast of Mauritius has reportedly been put under control, according to local media reports.

Bulker Grounds in Mauritius after a Fight between Sailors

A 1998-built bulk carrier MV Benita ran aground on the southeast coast of Mauritius after an incident broke out between the vessel’s crewmembers, local media reported.