CMA CGM Vasco Da Gama undergoes damage inspection

23 Aug 2016 - by Staff reporter

CMA CGM boxship Vasco Da Gama is being inspected for damages following a brief grounding incident in the UK yesterday (Monday), report online sources.

The 2015-built, 17 859-TEU container ship was grounded yesterday (Monday, August 22) as it made its way to Southampton on the UK’s south coast, according to Splash 24/7.com.

The ship was refloated within an hour and proceeded to the port where an underwater survey will be conducted.

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