Aframax tanker MARIA BOTTIGLIERI ran aground on Western Scheldt up Vissingen abeam of Borssele, Netherlands, at around 1300 UTC Oct 26, while proceeding upstream, en route from USA to Antwerp. Tanker in full load was refloated about an hour and a half later, with the help of at least three tugs. She resumed moving upstream at around 1330 UTC, at a low speed of some 4 knots. At 1415 UTC tanker, surrounded by tugs, stopped, looking like she’s in the process of anchoring. Most probably, she’s to be anchored for survey and investigation. AIS track prior to grounding looks like tanker suffered mechanical failure or lost control.
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27 October 2017 - 16:00
Update: 28 October 2017 - 09:43
Crude oil tanker ran aground on Western Scheldt near Vlissingen
Crude oil tanker ran aground on Western Scheldt near Vlissingen
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27 October 2017 - 16:00
Update: 28 October 2017 - 09:43
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