Tides shift capsized cargo vessel

Capsized cargo vessel, Miss Elissa, was shifted some 100 feet further up the Demerara River from its original anchored position during the spring tides early yesterday morning.

According to Harbour Master Volton Skeete the vessel was being monitored during the course of Friday evening and there was also a tug boat alongside it to ensure it stayed out of the main channel.

He added that although the vessel was anchored the tide coupled with the weight of the vessel out-powered the tug boat and it began shifting early yesterday morning. However, the