Asia/Pacific News
Product Tanker Runs Aground in Singapore Strait
The 74,997 DWT product tanker Spottail ran aground in the Singapore Strait about a half of a mile off of Indonesia's Pulau Takong Besar, Maritime Herald reports.
While no injuries or pollution have been reported, the vessel was reported to be being prepared for towing on Monday following an assessment of damages.
The vessel is said to have been en route to Sri Lanka from Singapore when a steering gear failure led to the ship's portside grounding in a shallow rocky area.
Unable to refloat the ship themselves, the crew is reported to have requested assistance from local authorities, at which time a tug and rescue boat were dispatched to the scene to assist.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is said to be underway.
The vessel is understood to be owed by Spottail Solutions Inc. and managed by PRIME Tanker.
