After being moored in Babbacombe Bay for many weeks and becoming a familiar sight off Maidencombe, the Japanese flagged cargo vessel Sanko Mineral (photo above) weighed anchor and departed at just after 8 am today.
She then proceeded slowly (about 2 knots) south for 25 miles before veering due north and picking up speed (11 knots +). A few minutes ago she has turned due south again and reduced speed.
Perhaps she is recharging batteries or undergoing routine maintenance after such a prolonged period at anchor.
Quite a few vessels are currently sheltering nearby including two cargo vessels, the Taranto (ARG) and Sormovskiy-3056 (RUS) which are moored 2 kms off to the south of Maidencombe.
Monday, December 23, 2013
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