Modern Express cargo ship Stricken in French coast

A stricken cargo ship is heading towards the French coast but there are hopes it can be towed to safety before it runs aground. The Panamanian-registered Modern Express began listing last Tuesday and all 22 crew members were airlifted off the vessel after a distress call.

The ship, which is carrying 3,600 tonnes of timber and digging machines, is now listing at an angle of between 40 and 50 degrees. Bad weather hindered rescue efforts on Sunday, two days after a tow line to the 164-metre (538ft) vessel was broken in rough seas. Efforts to tow it have failed, but another attempt will be made on Monday.

In this case, the cargo ship was stranded for the past three days, French Navy officials said,  recover the  Ship soon because disruption occur to other ships the who travel in the French sea.