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Apr 12 0420 UTC UPDATE: Refloated at around 1700 UTC Apr 11 by some 3-4 tugs, resumed transit, exited Canal at 2040 UTC, anchored at southern anchorage Suez at 2330 UTC. Remained at anchor as of 0400 UTC Apr 12. Apr

US Coast Guard medevaced Captain of US-flagged tanker OVERSEAS ANACORTES with heart attack symptoms, shortly after midday LT Apr 12. Emergency call was received at 1217 LT, helicopter was dispatched. Tanker reduced speed and sailed back for rendezvous, Captained was airlifted

Cruise ship AMBIENCE had to shelter from stormy weather at Cherbourg France, while en route from Ireland to Hornfleur, on Apr 12. She was berthed, but some mooring lines gave up and the ship was about to break off, with gangway