Vehicle carrier “MAKASSARY HIGHWAY” aground at offshore of Sweden

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line)  reports that  the “ MAKASSAR HIGHWAY,” owned by its subsidiary and  operated by  its European subsidiary company, "K" Line  European Sea Highway Services GmbH (KESS),  ran aground at offshore of Sweden on the way to Sodertalije port in Sweden from Cuxhaven port in Germany at  07 : 21 on July 23 (local time).  It is  confirmed that all crew members are safe and  no cargo on board the vessel is damaged, while some damages on the hull are noted. The details of the incident including oil leakage are currently under investigation and will be updated. 

Vessel information

1.  Vessel name: MAKASSARY HIGHWAY

2. Vessel type: Vehicle Carrier (1,200 units)

3 . Registration: Panama

4 . Built: 2001

5 . Crew:  18 Polish crew members

6 . Specification: LOA 139 M, Breadth 23.2M,  Gross Tonnage 17,735 MT

7. Registration Company:  MAKASSAR HIGHWAY SHIPPING S.A.

8.  Ship  management company:  Stargate  Shipmanagement GmbH