LNG tanker GRACE EMILIA ran aground in Suez Canal on Feb 1, reportedly on 125 kilometer mark, Little Bitter Lake, while transiting Canal in northern direction. She was refloated some 3 hours later with tugs assistance, and taken to Great Bitter Lake, where she was anchored, and as of 2330 UTC Feb 1, remained anchored. It is said, that the ship suffered some kind of malfunction, while Egyptian sources say tanker could be grounded by strong wind in the area. No damages, no leaks reported. Canal traffic wasn’t affected.
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