Bulk carrier NAVIOS SAGITTARIUS encountered electrical issue at around 1225 UTC Oct 21 in central part of Dardanelles, while transiting the Strait in southern direction, en route from Bulgaria to Egypt. Traffic Control tugs responded, bulk carrier was taken to Karanlik Anchorage, understood escorted by tugs, not towed. As of 1600 UTC, the ship was still at anchor.
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