THE 30 000dwt ore carrier Ruhr N was forced to make an unexpected detour en route from Brazil to China last week when her crew detected a crack adjacent to number four hold, ten metres below the waterline. The vessel was carrying a full load of iron ore The crew effected temporary repairs while the master headed for relatively calm St Helena Bay, north of Cape Town, on Sunday, March 26. The job was completed within three days, allowing the Ruhr N to continue her voyage on March 29.
Ore carrier forced to make detour
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