Suezmax crude oil tanker suffered engine failure in southern Bosphorus, shortly after commencing northbound Bosphorus transit, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Suezmax crude oil tanker MILITOS suffered engine failure in southern Bosphorus in the morning Apr 12, shortly after commencing northbound Bosphorus transit, in ballast.
Escorted back
Tanker was taken under control by tugs, turned around and towed or escorted back to Marmara sea.
She was anchored at Bakirkoy anchorage at around 1000 UTC Apr 12.
About the tanker
Crude oil tanker MILITOS, IMO 9607435, dwt 164751, built 2012, flag Greece, manager GOULANDRIS MARITIME INC.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
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