Container ship MSC ATLANTIC on Oct 14 reported deserted, adrift 60 NW of Serekunda, Gambia, Atlantic ocean. The ship left San Pedro Ivory Coast on Oct 9, sure for Las Palmas, was disabled and began to float on Oct 13 or in all probability earlier. AIS as of 1230 UTC Oct 14, ship’s surrounded by a number of offshore tugs and different offshore items, explanation for hassle unknown, ship’s standing, situation unknown, crew story additionally unknown, abandonment not but confirmed, possibly some crew stay on board. Awaiting updates.
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