Antwerp, Zeebrugge – Bilbao, Vigo

We regret to inform you of a delay affecting the vessel MV Finneco 2, which is currently stopped in Antwerp due to the suspension of river traffic following an oil spill.

*** Summary of the incident ***

The MV MSC Denmark has leaked a significant quantity of oil into the Deurganck Dock. Despite ongoing efforts to contain the spill, the oil has spread over a wide area. Consequently, the Scheldt River remains closed to all traffic for the time being, from buoy 80 up to and beyond the Deurganck Dock (inbound port direction).

At present, a coastguard aircraft is conducting an aerial assessment of the situation. Based on these observations, the Joint Nautical Authority will determine further measures.

It is anticipated that the situation will not be resolved today, and access to the Deurganck Dock will in any case remain suspended

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We will keep you informed as soon as further information becomes available.

At present, we are unable to confirm the vessel’s updated schedule.