Bulk carrier LOYALTY HONG, berthed at Lyttelton, New Zealand, suffered engine room flooding during her stay, she arrived at Lyttelton on Mar 5, understood to load timber. Ship is operating on an aux generator, power is disrupted by damaged electric switch board, says Stuff.co.nz outlet. No more information available at the moment.
Bulk carrier LOYALTY HONG, IMO 9443396, dwt 32959, built 2010, flag Panama, manager JIANGSU RUNCHANG SHIPPING.
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