Oil Tanker 'AQUARIUS' Adrift Off Kaohsiung After Engine Room Flooding, Ocean Agency Monitors for Pollution
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The St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged oil tanker 'AQUARIUS' became disabled and anchored off the coast of Kaohsiung on the evening of May 4 after its engine room flooded. All 9 crew members were safely rescued by the Coast Guard. The vessel carries approximately 15 tons of fuel oil and 200 liters of lubricating oil. No oil spill has been detected so far. The Ocean Conservation Administration has initiated satellite monitoring and requested the shipowner to submit a towing plan by 2:00 PM on May 5.