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    After the 'Unlimited 2' grounded on rocks and tetrapods at the shore, sea water flooded into the engine room

    After the 'Unlimited 2' grounded on rocks and tetrapods at the shore, sea water flooded into the engine room. 28 tonnes of diesel oil and five tonnes of fuel oil have been pumped out on Aug 26. Local authorities expect to complete the extraction process in the run of the day. . The ship ramained stuck south of Taiwan, near Kaohsiung port, Taiwan, in position 22 54 N, 120 10 E, where it was blown aground on Aug 23 at 10.15 a.m. after the wind of 5 Baufort suddenly changed to 7 Beaufort with gusts of wind force 9, while a tropical depression was developed at the south of Taiwan.

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