Container ship ANIL capsized and sank in Asaloyeh port, Iran, on Jan 24, during cargo operation. The ship is resting portside on bottom, alongside pier. A number of containers fell into water, and are afloat in harbor. 12 crew are safe. Last AIS pos received at 0730 UTC Jan 24. ANIL arrived at Asaloyeh from Bandar Abbas.
As many things Iran, ANIL is somewhat a mystery. The ship is registered in intl databases either as LPG tanker, or container ship, in 2021 was sold to Iran interests.
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