SLNC York

On August 18, the 142 meter long, 9503 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel SLNC York (IMO: 9538907) was reported abandoned and sinking in the western Pacific Ocean. The SLNC York was headed to Naha, Okinawa from Hawaii in ballast when the vessel suffered a shaft seal failure resulting in uncontrolled water ingress in the engine room and mechanical room. The crew attempted to slow down the ingress, but there…