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Filter trouble in English Channel

The "Bulk China", en route from Flushing to Ushant in ballast condition, with a crew of 21 on board, suffered a problem with main engine lube oil backwash filter, in position 050 41 24 N, 000 57 27 E, on Nov 21, 2018, at 2.15 p.m. Engineers were attempting repairs, the estimated time of completion of repairs was about three hours. The vessel intended to anchor in the separation zone as the engine was not available. Engine emergency propulsion was unavailable as the main engine was offline. The vessel was transiting Dover Strait TSS and has come out of southwest bound lane into the separating zone between lanes. Winds on scene were cyclonic, becoming southerly 5 - 6, backing easterly or southeasterly 3 or 4, increasing to 5 at times with a morderate sea state.The ship resumed its voyage around 5 p.m. On Nov 22 short past midnight it dropped anchor off Calais.

Coal shipment from South Africa arrives in Ukraine Black Sea port

A shipment of anthracite coal from South Africa has arrived in Ukraine, easing concerns the country may face coal shortages for power generation during the winter, the energy and coal industry ministry said Monday. The Bulk China vessel docked at the Pivdenniy port Saturday evening, delivering 168,000 mt of South African coal that will be used by power generating companies in Ukraine, the ministry said. “Unloading work has already started and first railway cars with coal will be dispatched to Trypilska Thermal Power Plant later this week,” the ministry said in a statement posted on Facebook.” The next ship with coal is expected to arrive on December 12.” Trypilska TPP is part of CenterEnergo, one of four major fossil fuel-burning power generating companies in Ukraine. Ukraine plans to import about 250,000 mt of coal from South Africa in December, while another 170,000 mt is expected to be imported in January, according to Energy and Coal