MSC Napoli
MSC Napoli – Latest Information
The container vessel MSC Napoli was beached off Beer Head on the East Devon coast after it ran into difficulties on Saturday 20 January 2007.
The vessel was in danger of breaking up while under tow to Portland for repairs.
The decision to beach and ballast it about 1 mile east of Sidmouth was taken by the Secretary of State's Representative to minimise the impact of any oil spillage.
For a short summary of the incident, including explanations to decisions taken and information about the oil recovery operations, please visit the East Devon District Council website.
Napoli de-brief report
A multi-agency de-brief took place covering the emergency response and recovery issues, from the beaching of the vessel in January 2007 to the lifting of the last container in May 2007. View the report 
(660KB - pdf help)
Latest Situation Reports:
Archive
- Thursday 2 July 2009
- Friday 29 May 2009
- Thursday 5 March 2009
- September updates 2008
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County Council News
- 20/01/09 - Napoli Inquiry Committee announces its findings
- 09/09/08 - Napoli public inquiry Hearings to be held
- 18/07/08 - Napoli Inquiry committee announced
- 14/04/08 - Professor Ian Mercer appointed as chairman of the MSC Napoli local public inquiry
- 17/03/08 - Roadshow vehicle visits for MSC Napoli inquiry
- 05/03/08 - Contributions welcome for local inquiry
- 28/02/08 - Inquiry evidence gathering set to begin
- 20/07/07 - Councillors express concern about the MSC Napoli
- 21/05/07 - Another milestone reached as last of containers removed
- 09/05/07 - Devon Maritime Forum to discuss Marine Bill
- 01/05/07 - MSC Napoli Public Inquiry
- 16/04/07 - Presentation to be made to Branscombe Project
- 03/04/07 - Coast path at Branscombe back on track
- 29/03/07 - Branscombe's roads back to normal
- 16/03/07 - Council informs Regional Assembly it will hold a public inquiry
- 08/02/07 - Support given to help Branscombe's recovery
- 31/01/07 - Devon Leader's pledge on Napoli Inquiry
- 29/01/07 - Branscombe one-way system is stood down as situation eases
- 26/01/07 - Traffic management plan ensuring safety on Branscombe's roads
- 23/01/07 - Call to protect Devon’s coastline
- 22/01/07 - Council working with agencies in dealing with clean-up operation
Maritime and Coastguard Agency News
- 10/03/09 - Drilling success as removal of MSC Napoli's stern progresses
- 06/01/09 - Contract awarded to remove stern of MSC Napoli
- 16/09/08 - MSC Napoli salvage work suspended during winter
- 08/07/07 - MSC Napoli to be refloated tomorrow morning and held in Branscombe Bay
- 13/02/07 - Seven days left to report wreck finds for Napoli
- 26/01/07 - MSC incident information
- 24/01/07 - Oil pumped from MSC Napoli
Environment Agency News
- MSC Napoli - pollution incident - 26/03/07
- Sampling results from waters near MSC Napoli - 24/01/07
Lloyd's List News, Courtesy of Lloyd's List
- 10/05/07 - Devon council seeks answers to ports of refuge dilemma
- 10/05/07 - MSC Napoli offers salvage template
- 08/05/07 - Napoli clean-up lessons put spotlight on cargo manifests
- 03/05/07 - Council questions Lyme Bay refuge status
- 03/05/07 - MSC Napoli shows up cargo salvage flaws
Information for Visitors
Steep wooded valleys, rugged cliffs and secluded coves give East Devon its unique appeal and its wealth of accommodation in the area's peaceful towns and villages make it an ideal base for exploring the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
The beaching of the MSC Napoli has only affected a very isolated area of the coastline. Information signs have been posted on beaches where there are small amounts of pollutant but otherwise villages, towns and coastpaths are all open and businesses are still welcoming visitors.
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