The 90 meter long general cargo vessel Delia became disabled in stormy weather off Loperen, Hvaler, Norway. The Delia had suffered engine failure shortly after leaving Fredrikstad. The Delia dropped anchor and requested assistance. A lifeboat reached the scene and stood by until a tug could arrive. The tug arrived and took the Delia under tow back to Fredrikstad. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On January 24, the 227 meter long LNG tanker GDF Suez Boston became disabled off Pointe de la Caravelle, Martinique. The tanker was loaded with natural gas when it suffered a mechanical breakdown. The vessel requested assistance with two tugs dispatched to the scene. The tugs were able to keep the GDF Suez Boston from going adrift. No reports of injuries to the 20 crew or pollution released.
On January 25, the 169 meter long bulk carrier Zeus I became disabled in bad weather in the Mediterranean Sea off Bordj El Bahri, Algeria. The Zeus I had been asked to leave Algier as bad weather approached. However, the bulker suffered engine failure only 16 kilometers offshore and went adrift as waves reached 8 meters high. The crew quickly requested assistance with two helicopters, naval vessel and a tug responding. The naval vessel was able to connect a line and take the Zeus I under tow. The trio proceeded back to Algier. No reports of injuries to the 21 crew, damage or pollution released. Reports stated the Zeus I had some 23800 tons of wheat on board at the time.
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