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Latest update on the refloated vessel the MSC Basel. http://bit.ly/bWTJ2G

Helicopter flight over the area has found no signs of oil or pollution from the ship

The cargo vessel MSC Basel has refloated and is proceeding to emergency anchorage close by.

Details of the ship grounding in Moreton Bay and MSQ's response are here: http://bit.ly/bWTJ2G

The 217m container ship MSC Basel was enroute from Brisb to Singapore when it struck a sand bank about 9.30am 5km off Moreton Island

Maritime Safety Qld is monitoring a cargo ship that has run aground on sand banks off Moreton Island. No reports of pollution.

Shen Neng 1 has left Qld's coastline. Fond farewell from everyone at MSQ who worked hard since Easter to ensure its safe removal. Goodbye!

Shen Neng 1 - under tow by deep sea tug De Da - departed the safe anchorage off Gladstone at 0920 hours.

Unloading of the Shen Neng 1 started at 6:40pm. Salvors are taking the process slow while all systems & processes are checked overnight.

Unloading of coal from the Shen Neng 1 is likely to begin tomorrow.

The Shen Neng 1 completed its journey at 7:05am and is safely anchored in the northern reaches of Hervey Bay.

The Shen Neng 1 is under tow, now heading south from Gladstone.

The Shen Neng 1 will be towed by two tugs and should reach the northern part of Hervey Bay by Tuesday morning.

Maritime experts have confirmed the Shen Neng 1 will begin the move to Hervey Bay around 6pm tonight.

Off Hervey Bay the Shen Neng 1 will have around 19,000 tonnes of coal removed so it can be towed overseas. Then Qld will be rid of the ship.

The Aust Maritime Safety Authority has directed the salvors to take the Shen Neng 1 to Hervey Bay. Unsafe to attempt entry into Gladstone.

Photos of this morning’s sea trials with Shen Neng 1 are available on the MSQ website. An afternoon update is also available for download.

Poor weather and sea conditions prevent Gladstone entry for Shen Neng 1 this week. Postponed until next favourable tide around May 3.

Shen Neng 1 under tow from Barren Island to Gladstone. Weather and port operations will determine final time of arrival.

An entry to Gladstone on Thursday is probable provided weather conditions are suitable.