Ciudad-De-Cadiz Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The 'Ciudad de Cadiz' docked at Holyhead on February 10 at 7:50 a.m. for critical underwater structural surveys. These assessments are essential to confirm that the vessel did not sustain any damage during its 11-day grounding incident. Prior to reaching Holyhead, the ship underwent an initial safety inspection at Mostyn on February 9, ensuring its readiness for the next phase of evaluations. This timely examination marks a significant step in the recovery process for the Airbus wings carrier.

On February 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Airbus cargo vessel 'Ciudad de Cadiz' was successfully refloated. The operation was aided by a high tide reaching 9.3 meters at 9:45 a.m. and favorable low air pressure conditions. Just a few minutes later, at 9:50 a.m., a tugboat alongside a survey vessel initiated the refloating by applying pressure to the stern of the ship, which began turning slightly to starboard. Following this, at 9:56 a.m., a smaller tugboat facilitated the effort by pushing at the bow while the larger tug revved its engines to pull the vessel forward, enabling the ship to backtrack toward the port. As 'Ciudad de Cadiz' made its way cautiously to the Port of Mostyn, the tugs maneuvered to position the ship's stern and expertly reversed it onto the berth. At 1 p.m., surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency boarded the vessel for an inspection. The ship is currently undergoing a thorough survey, and should everything proceed smoothly, it is set to travel to Holyhead for an extensive diving survey. For a detailed report, including photos, visit: http://www.demotix.com/news/1782048/airbus-cargo-ship-re-floated-after-ten-days#media-1782011

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