Injured Sailor Evacuated from Boxship off South Africa

An injured crewmember was evacuated from the 50,790 dwt containership Thuringia on March 29 while the ship was sailing off the coast of South Africa, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) informed.

Stricken Bulker Under Tow off Cape Town, Crew Evacuated

The Greek bulk carrier Antaios, which suffered both fire and water flooding damage in its engine room, is currently under tow off Cape Town, according to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).