 The ship’s deteriorating condition raised doubts about its ability to withstand the rigours of the journey to Portland.Robin Middleton, the Secretary of State's Representative in Maritime Salvage and Intervention who was leading the MCA's salvage response team, decided to beach the ship in Lyme Bay.Mr Middleton said that the environmental sensitivities in the Lyme Bay area were fully assessed before the decision to beach "Napoli" was made.