/// 2010-10-19

FAIRMOUNT FUJI FINDS MISSING VESSEL

Last Monday October 11th FAIRMOUNT FUJI was contracted to assist in the search operation of MT ATTALYA, which was lost due to a broken towline. FAIRMOUNT FUJI, a Multi Purpose 47tbp AHT/DSV 4 point mooring salvage vessel, left Cape Town at midnight and set sail to the last known position despite the bad weather that hit the coast of South Africa.

Once FAIRMOUNT FUJI arrived on the last reported and from there estimated location, there was no sign of the missing MT ATTALYA. Due to the combined efforts of the Master, Fairmount office team and our meteorological partner, Fairmount Marine was able to follow the most likely drift pattern, based on all known information. FAIRMOUNT FUJI Master reported on Friday 15th October that they found MT ATTALYA, some 100 miles off the South African coast.

Upon arrival at the location of MT ATTALYA, FAIRMOUNT FUJI awaits the arrival of Owner’s tugboat.