The Jornal de Angola cited portauthorities as saying the 430-lane-metre ro-ro/lo-lo Saloos (built 1983) was now lyingon its side in up to seven metres of water in the Bay of Cabinda

Oil major Chevron is among the companieshelping to recover boxes from the vessel.

The Delmas-chartered ship was en route fromPointe Noire.

There were no reports of fuel spills orinjuries.

The vessel is managed by Jade of Greeceand owned by Navang Shipping.