Euronavs Tanker Runs Aground, Crew Safe

zoomImage for Illustrative Purposes; Image Courtesy: EURONAV Euronavs crude oil tanker M/T Alex ran aground on Wednesday, April 12th on a soft mud bottom while sailing between Borneo and Sumatra on its way to Ningbo, China. According to the ships managers, Euronav Ship Management, the 299,446 DWT vessel was laden when it got grounded. No injuries or pollution have been reported while the vessel remains safely aground, in good weather. No breach of hull, water ingress or mechanical failure are apparent in the assessment made by the crew, while the Class surveyor is expected to board as soon as possible, the company informed. Furthermore, the ship management firm said that it has activated its emergency response plan and has notified all the relevant authorities. The emergency team is assessing the options for refloating the vessel, the company added. The Belgium-flagged tanker was built in 2016.