A bulk carrier ran aground in front of Limenes, southern Crete, Greece, while en route from Morocco to Suez, with 57,000 tons of fertilizers on board, reports the Maritime bulletin.
What happened?
Bulk carrier STAR CENTAURUS ran aground in the morning Jun 22 in front of Limenes, southern Crete, Greece, while en route from Morocco to Suez. She was loaded with 57,000 tons of fertilizers.
Voyage interrupted
The ship’s voyage was interrupted and headed for Crete on Jun 21 evening. The reason remains unknown.
Carrier refloated
She was refloated with the help of a tug, and anchored at Limenes Bay. No damages reported. As of 0230 UTC Jun 23, the ship was still at anchor.
About the vessel
Bulk carrier STAR CENTAURUS, IMO 9594585, dwt 56559, built 2012, flag Marshall Islands, manager TECHNOMAR SHIPPING INC-LIB, Greece (EQUASIS).
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
