File Photo: MTYuan Hua Hu Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Paillette Sylvain

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is replying to a VLCC in distress off the port ofSt Johns.

The Chinese- flagged vessel, MT Yua Hua Hu, is presently at support in 35 meters of water with a pull affixed to the strict giving a“static tow” AMSA reports that the VLCC’s support is holding.

A bigger yank is anticipated to get here Saturday to tow the vessel to the Port of Durbin.

The occurrence started Tuesday when the unladen Yua Hua Hu supposedly ran grounded after experiencing unknown issues, according to SAMSA.

“The vessel is securely secured one maritime mile off Dome Bluff on the borders of Port St Johns and also being kept an eye on by the MRCC. The vessel is not bring any type of freight. All 27 staff on-board the casualty vessel is reported to be secure and also no injuries have actually been reported,’ reported SAMSA.

“SAMSA remains in direct communication with the vessel owner representatives and the master, who is providing their full cooperation to contain the threat to the South African coastline,” SAMSA included.

The vessel was supposedly cruising from China to Angola on the west shore of Africa when the occurrence happened.