N.Z. Salvagers Prepare for Worst as Stricken Ship Deteriorates
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Salvagers trying to recover oil from a stricken container ship off the northeastern coast of New Zealand say they are “preparing for the worst” after the vessel sustained further damage in rough seas.
The Greek-owned Rena was still holding together in one piece “for now,” according to a statement from Maritime New Zealand. Officials reported a further buckling of the vessel’s hull, which has already cracked.