Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Msc-Caledonia-Ii

On March 5, 2017, the cargo ship 'Caledonia' ran aground at Constanta Port at 10:50 AM. While attempting to navigate away from berths 35-36, where it had successfully loaded 10,678 tonnes of laminates, the vessel became lodged in the port's basin near berths RO4/R05 and 39, in proximity to the historic Farul Carol lighthouse and the iconic 'Cuibul Reginei' building. Following the grounding, a thorough inspection of the ship's hull was conducted, taking about an hour to complete. Later that evening at 9:30 PM, efforts commenced to offload up to 1,000 tonnes of cargo. This operation aimed to lighten the vessel enough for refloating assistance from three tugs. Once refloated, the 'Caledonia' was safely escorted to a designated berth to reload before continuing its journey. Having arrived in Constanta on March 2, the ship departed on March 7 at 9:15 PM, heading towards Veracruz with an estimated time of arrival set for March 31. For further details, photos, and videos, refer to the Romanian sources: [Romania Libera](https://www.romanialibera.ro/actualitate/eveniment/nava-blocata-in-portul-constanta--dupa-ce-a-atins-uscatul-cu-prova-442858), [Radio Constanta](http://radioconstanta.ro/2017/03/06/constantafoto-nava-esuata-in-port/), [Ziuanews](http://e-politic.ziuanews.ro/revista-presei/nava-cargo-sub-pavilion-malta-esuata-in-portul-constanta-galerie-foto-video-595075).