Tanker with 15500 tons of petroleum aground, Luzon South China sea

Erofey SchkvarkinNews
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Product tanker CHEMITEC with 15471 tons of petroleum on board ran aground at night Dec 10 on Pangasinan province coast, western Luzon, Philippines, while en route from Brunei to Ningbo China. Grounding was caused by engine failure. Tug MTUG PROCYON (IMO 9005936) at her side as of 1730 UTC Dec 10. No info yet on hull breaches, leaks.
Product tanker CHEMITEC, IMO 9446257, dwt 16976, built 2008, flag HK, manager SHANGHAI ANRITA SHPG CO LTD.

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Erofey is a Merchant Marine Captain with more than 20 years experience in commanding oil tankers. He works as a Captain, being most of his time at sea. He contributes maritime news.