Product tanker GLOBAL KING 1 with 22 crew reportedly is taking on water, probably sinking, in Arabian sea some 70 nm west of northwest coast of India, since morning Jul 6. No AIS since 0230 UTC Jul 6, tanker at that time was limping at some 4 knots speed. She’s en route from Khor Fakkan Anchorage, UAE, Gulf of Oman, to Karwar India, ETA Jul 7. Awaiting updates.
Product tanker GLOBAL KING 1, IMO 9394727, dwt 6726, built 2007, flag Panama, manager GLORY INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC, UAE.
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