Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. updates the status of  the containership MOL Comfort as of June 24 , 2013. The vessel could not continue sailing under its own power from June 17 because the hull fractured in 2 parts while under way on the Indian Ocean. 1. Vessel The fore and aft parts are drifting near 15’25”N 67’53”E and 13’48”N 64’50”E respectively in an east-northeast direction. The weather at the site is still adverse. 2. Containers Some of the containers were lost, but majority of the cargo are confirmed to be aboard the fore and aft part. 3. Rescue of the cargo and hulls We have contracted with a salvage company and are proceeding to rescue the cargo and hulls. One patrol boat and three tugboats have arrived at the site on June 24. Total of five boats including one more boat which is expected to arrive on June 26 will prepare for the rescue. 4. Oil leakage We confirmed no oil film around the vessel. 5. Safety inspection on sister vessels We have started an investigation of the causes together with the shipbuilder, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (hereafter MHI). Although the cause of this incident has not been identified yet, MOL, together with MHI and the classification society (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, ClassNK), is arranging inspection of the all six sister vessels (*) as quickly as possible. This inspection is in addition to the one carried out by the crew during navigation. MOL also started operational precautions to reduce the stress on the hull as an interim contingency plan. (*) MOL Creation, MOL Charisma, MOL Celebration, MOL Courage, MOL Competence, MOL Commitment