Suezmax crude oil tanker EXPLORER was disabled by engine failure at around 0440 UTC Jun 9, shortly after entering Suez Canal with southbound convoy, in Kilometer 5 mark area. Canal Traffic Control tugs responded, tanker was taken under control, towed back to Med, anchored at outer anchorage at around 0800 UTC. At 1200 UTC EXPLORER left anchorage, and started sailing in northern direction at reduced speed, probably on tow. Tanker, apparently in load, is en route from Novorossiysk to Ulsan Korea. As of 1215 UTC Jun 9, destination, status (under way or under tow) and intentions, are unknown.
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