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Tanker YM JUPITER towed to Turkey after mechanical failure

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The tanker YM JUPITER was adrift in the northern Aegean due to mechanical failure.
It is carrying 5,000 tons of petroleum products and has a crew of 17.
Administrative sanctions were imposed on the captain for delayed reporting.
The Greek rescue vessel completed the towing to a Turkish port successfully.

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The tanker "YM JUPITER," registered under the Maltese flag, became adrift in the northern Aegean Sea near Psathoura Island, close to Alonnisos, due to mechanical failure. The incident occurred on June 27, 2026, and the vessel is reported to be carrying 5,000 tons of oil products. There are 17 crew members on board, all Turkish nationals.

After the incident was reported, the Greek search and rescue coordination center mobilized the Greek salvage vessel "Aegean Pelagos," which successfully towed the tanker to a safe port in Turkey on June 28. Following this event, the Alonnisos port authority imposed administrative sanctions on the captain of the "YM JUPITER" for the delayed notification of the mechanical issue, citing the importance of timely reporting in maritime safety protocols.

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28 June

The adrift tanker 'YM JUPITER' is being towed to a Turkish port following administrative sanctions against its captain.

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