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Oil Tanker Adrift Near Alonissos Due to Mechanical Failure
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Oil Tanker Adrift Near Alonissos Due to Mechanical Failure

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The oil tanker "YM JUPITER" is adrift northeast of Alonissos, Greece, due to a mechanical failure.
  • The vessel, carrying approximately 5,000 metric tons of petroleum products, has 17 Turkish crew members.
  • Authorities are monitoring the situation, and nearby vessels are on standby, with no immediate reports of pollution or danger to the crew.

The Maltese-flagged oil tanker "YM JUPITER" is currently adrift in the sea northeast of Psathoura island, near Alonissos, Greece, after experiencing a mechanical failure. The vessel, which is carrying around 5,000 metric tons of petroleum products, has a crew of 17 Turkish nationals.

The situation prompted the ship to issue an emergency signal, placing the search and rescue mechanism on alert. The Greek coast guard is closely monitoring the incident. Notably, the Greek salvage vessel "Aegean Pelagos" is in the vicinity.

The Hellenic Coordinating Centre for Search and Rescue (E.K.S.E.D.) has requested nearby ships to maintain heightened vigilance and be ready to provide assistance if necessary. As of now, there have been no reports of danger to the crew or any signs of marine pollution.

Authorities are continuing to observe the developing situation closely.

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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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