Ever Forward sailing again – with lasting ramifications of going aground

Container vessel Ever Forward, which was grounded for five weeks on the muddy floor of Chesapeake Bay, is seaworthy once more. Now, it must be determined who was responsible for the accident – and thus who will pay for the costly salvage operation.
Photo: Jim Watson/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Jim Watson/AFP/Ritzau Scanpix

It took container ship Ever Forward 90 seconds to go aground. But the ramifications of the incident on the US east coast could last for years – and affect people and companies across the globe.

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