KOLKATA : Regional Container Lines (RCL) has provided a further update on the MV NAWATA BHUM, following the incident involving the vessel on the Hooghly River, India, on 12 August 2026.
RCL has confirmed that the vessel was successfully refloated on 13 August 2026 following the necessary operational procedures and subsequently resumed her scheduled voyage.
The company has also confirmed that all crew members onboard are safe and no injuries have been reported. Importantly, there has been no damage to the cargo onboard, ensuring that the integrity of the vessel’s cargo has remained intact throughout the incident and recovery process.
Following the refloating operation, the vessel underwent the necessary inspections, assessments and safety checks to determine her condition and readiness to continue the voyage. Upon completion of these assessments, MV NAWATA BHUM was cleared to resume service.
The successful refloating and return to service reflect the coordinated efforts of the vessel’s crew, operational teams and relevant maritime stakeholders involved in responding to the incident and ensuring the vessel could safely continue her voyage.
RCL said that the company’s primary focus throughout the incident and subsequent recovery operations remained the safety and wellbeing of its crew, the security of the vessel and the protection of cargo.
The company continues to monitor the vessel’s voyage and remains committed to maintaining safe, reliable and efficient container shipping services for its customers.
The incident and subsequent recovery also underscore the importance of careful navigation, effective maritime coordination and adherence to established safety procedures in the operation of vessels navigating busy and complex waterways such as the Hooghly River.
With MV NAWATA BHUM now successfully refloated and back in service, RCL has reaffirmed its commitment to operational safety, cargo integrity and dependable service continuity.
All crew safe. Cargo secure. Vessel successfully refloated and back in service.
