Risk assessment The MSC Napoli was transporting 2,318 containers, carrying 41,730 tonnes of goods.
Assistance and towing In the face of a potentially disastrous situation, the French and British authorities had to work together to find a viable solution for the vessel in difficulty.
Response organisation A specific organisation was set up on the UK side for land-sea coordination.
Loss of containers 117 of the Napoli's containers were lost overboard, 80 of which were eventually washed ashore.
Response to oil pollution Response to oil pollution onboard, at sea and on the shore
Removal of containers The 2,200 containers remaining onboard had to be removed from above and below decks.
Treatment of containers Once recovered, the containers were treated in Portland Port.
Treatment of the wreck The wreck of the Napoli was dismantled on Branscombe Beach.
Environmental impact Study of the effects on the local flora and fauna.
Lessons learnt Conclusions drawn from the incident.
