News / Zim Kingston salvage plans under way as Danaos reports 'stellar' results

Source Port of Nanaimo

In the aftermath of the fire and cargo loss from the Zim Kingston, Canadian authorities are expected to use a barge crane to remove debris from damaged container cells, according to local sources.

The ship itself is said to be structurally sound, and the decision on when it will leave the area known as Constance Bank, near Victoria, will be taken by the master in consultation with local pilots.

On 23 October, two damaged containers onboard the 4,253 teu Zim Kingston, chartered ...