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The Portuguese Navy is monitoring and escorting a cargo vessel that has lost its rudder near Figueira da Foz to prevent grounding and to coordinate assistance.
At 10:00, authorities have found a solution to deal with a ship that was adrift in the waters off Figueira da Foz.
At 13:00 a cargo ship was reported adrift off Figueira and is at risk of sinking.
The cargo ship Eikborg, flying the flag of the Netherlands, has lost steering control and its rudder and is adrift, proceeding astern to try to hold position. The vessel is awaiting tugs.
A cargo vessel has gone adrift while leaving the bar at Figueira da Foz and faces a risk of sinking.
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