Disabled Tanker Emergency Anchored

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A product tanker suffered engine failure off Kepez, in the morning Aug 19, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Product tanker suffered engine failure off Kepez while transiting Dardanelles in the southern direction, in the morning Aug 19. 

Towed and anchored

Disabled ship was emergency anchored and was later towed to Karanlik, southwest Dardanelles, and anchored. 

As of 0620 UTC Aug 19, she remained at anchor. Tanker is in ballast.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin