Bulk carrier OCEANIA MARU reportedly aground in Great Bitter Lake since 1300 UTC Jun 18, in southbound channel off buoy No.1. Bulk carrier was transiting Canal in southern direction, en route from Canada to, understood, Japan. As of 0450 UTC Jun 19, remained in the same position with some 4-5 tugs around. Looks like bulk carrier doesn’t hamper traffic. Grounding not yet confirmed.
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