Eimskip reports Lagarfoss engine malfunction

Icelandic operator Eimskip reported that its 875TEU vessel the Lagarfoss has suffered an engine failure some 230 nautical miles southwest of Iceland, while the vessel was en route to Halifax, Canada.

Crew attempted to repair the engine without success, and the Icelandic Coast Guard was then asked to tow the vessel get back to Reykjavík.

“Eimskip will contact the customers that have cargo on board to make further arrangements. The weather on location is good and both vessel and the crew is safe...

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