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Green Marine

July 7, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Race against bad weather to save ship

SALVORS are racing against time to save the grounded 17000 Safmarine Agulhas from a watery grave. A predicted cold front approaching from the south, accompanied by gale-force winds and swells of over five metres over the next few days could seriously hamper round the clock salvage operations off the

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SALVORS are racing against time to save the grounded 17000 Safmarine Agulhas from a watery grave.

A predicted cold front approaching from the south, accompanied by gale-force winds and swells of over five metres over the next few days could seriously hamper round the clock salvage operations off the East London harbour wall.

Yesterday, for the first time, the salvage team voiced concern about the vessel

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