Pilot fell in water and died after taking container ship out, Lisbon


Pilot fell in water while disembarking from container ship SINGAPORE EXPRESS to pilot boat at around 0130 LT Feb 28 off Lisbon Portugal, after taking the ship out to sea. Adverse weather and night time hampered SAR and immediate rescue, reportedly body was recovered later. understood high waves were the main reason which cause tragedy. SINGAPORE EXPRESS continued her voyage to Tanger-Med, Morocco.
Container ship SINGAPORE EXPRESS, IMO 9200809, dwt 66793, capacity 4843 TEU, built 2000, flag HK, manager SHANGHAI COSTAMARE SHIP MGMT.



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