Tanker Grounded off Indonesia

A very large crude carrier managed by Euronav Ship Management and ISM remains grounded about 55 nautical miles off Manggar, Indonesia as relevant authorities considered ways to refloat the vessel.

News ID: 73456

Date: 17 April 2017 - 15:26

According to MANA, the 2016-built 299,400 dwt Alex was en route to Ningbo, China laden with cargo when it hit a soft mud bottom between Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia on Wednesday.
The vessel was built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, with Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association as its P&I club, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence data.