Cargo ship DASHUNFA with cargo of reefer containers encountered steering issues on Dec 8 in Taiwan Strait south of Taichung, Taiwan, while en route from Kaohsiung to Busan. The ship informed relevant authorities and anchored at Taichung Anchorage, for repairs. Weather turned rough, the ship dragged anchor in the evening Dec 11, but understood, by morning Dec 12 anchor or anchors hold, situation stable. Understood after weather improve, the ship will be taken to Taichung port for repairs.
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