Tanker Grounds on Rocks! Develops Aft Tilt!

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Product tanker ran aground, 11 nm SE of Zhoushan, China, East China sea, while en route to Ningbo, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Product tanker NINGDA10 ran aground in vicinity 29 50N 122 20E, some 11 nm SE of Zhoushan, China, East China sea, in the afternoon Apr 11, while en route to Ningbo. 

Rescue operations

SAR ship DONG HAI JIU 118 was sent to rescue 7 tanker crew. By 1900 Beijing time, all were rescued safely. 

Any damage reported?

Condition and damages of the tanker remain unknown. It was reported that she grounded on rocks and developed an aft tilt. 

Tanker info

Product tanker NINGDA10, MMSI 412750390, dwt 417, flag China.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin