Aug 7 UPDATE: Tanker YANNIS P remains in the same position, anchored north of Rugen, no updates on repairs or towage. Storm is expected to prevail in the area on Aug 7-8, German authorities sent offshore tug, SAR tug and tug, to ensure tanker safety. Danish pilot boarded, or is to board, the ship.
Aug 4: Crude oil tanker YANNIS P suffered engine failure and was anchored 13 nm north of Rugen island, Germany, Baltic sea, in the afternoon Jul 27. Tanker en route from Primorsk Russia to Mundra India, with cargo of Russian crude. As of Aug 4, tanker remained in the same position.
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