Apr 22 0240 UTC UPDATE: According to officials, the ship drifted aground after anchor dragged. No leak reported. Still aground, no tugs seen yet, probably because of weather.
Apr 21 1700 UTC: Bulk carrier KC HADONG aground at Shakhtersk, central western Sakhalin coast, Tatar Strait, since 0240 LT Apr 22 – the ship anchored at Shakhtersk anchorage on Apr 14 and, understood, either drifted aground, or ran aground while maneuvering.
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