Disabled cargo ship on tow of another cargo ship, White sea

General cargo ship MEKHANIK YARTSEV suffered propeller breakdown at 0820 Moscow time Oct 23 in White sea north of Arkhangel Port, Russia, while blasting from Netherlands to Arkhangel. Owner sent one of its’ ships, general cargo S. KUZNETSOV (IMO 9210359), to assist disabled, drifting MEKHANIK YARTSEV. Towage commenced at 1000 Moscow time Oct 24, caravan is to reach Arkhangel on Oct 25.

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