Cargo ship MV Zim Kingston on its way to port as cleanup continues
Posted October 31, 2021 8:32 pm.
Last Updated November 1, 2021 4:51 am.
The MV Zim Kingston will be safely moved to port after losing over 100 containers in rough seas and suffering a fire on board that continued for days. The fire is now extinguished and containers are being recovered.
The cargo ship off the coast of Victoria is on its way to the shore, and cleanup efforts are underway on surrounding beaches.
For the latest on today’s cleanup efforts related to the #ZimKingston please see our update: https://t.co/pOt0kocJLq@CoastGuardCAN pic.twitter.com/Gno0xlsb6n
— B.C. Spill Response (@SpillsInfoBC) October 31, 2021
Teams at multiple locations have recovered 65 bags of debris and around 70 refrigerators.
“The vessel is making plans with the Pacific Pilotage Authority, Transport Canada and the responsible person for transit to a safe port. All safety and environmental concerns will be addressed before the plan is put into action,” said B.C. Spill Response in an update on its website.
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No contaminants have been detected in the air on the shore or on board.
The fire on the #ZimKingston has been stabilized. Depending on weather tomorrow, hazardous materials firefighters will board the ship to fight any remaining fires and ensure the fire is out. pic.twitter.com/IKIhY5Ayrm
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) October 24, 2021
The owner of the MV Zim Kingston has hired a contractor to removed beached debris and containers.
“Crews were at Cape Palmerston [on Oct. 29 and 30] collecting debris from the beach. They removed 35 industrial garbage bags and three helicopter bags filled with Styrofoam yesterday and about 40 refrigerators have been moved above the high-water mark for removal,” says the B.C. Spill Response update.
If you find a washed up container, avoid opening it and call 1-800-889-8852 immediately.
