US-Flagged Cargo Ship SLNC York Evacuated After Taking on Water in Pacific

The crew of the US-flagged cargo ship SLNC York has been safely evacuated after the vessel began taking on water in the Pacific Ocean, according to operator Schuyler Line Navigation Company (SLNC).

The West Palm Beach, Florida-based company said the incident occurred August 18 while the vessel was operating in the Pacific. The source of the water ingress remains under investigation.

SLNC said the crew and technical teams took immediate action to control the flooding. The vessel remains stable and is expected to receive assistance from a support vessel for the voyage to port.

As a precaution, the entire crew was transferred to