Tanker disabled, anchored, Western Scheldt

Capt. John

Product tanker OKYROE suffered mechanical failure on Mar 2 in Western Scheldt upstream from Vlissingen, Netherlands, while sailing downstream towards North sea, en route from Antwerp to Lagos Nigeria. Tanker was emergency anchored and later relocated to Everingen anchorage near breakdown site, with 3 tugs attending. As of 0430 UTC Mar 3, tanker remained in the same position.
Product tanker OKYROE, IMO 9273088, dwt 74999, built 2004, flag Marshall Islands, manager PRODUCT SHIPPING & TRADING SA,...

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