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On February 9, 2018, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the crude oil tanker 'Sea Bay' experienced an engine blackout while navigating from Hound Point Terminal in the U.K. to Antwerp. This unexpected power loss caused the vessel to run aground on a sandbank located eight kilometers off the coast of Zeebrugge. Fortunately, during the subsequent high tide, the combined efforts of four tugboats successfully refloated the tanker. After being towed beyond the fairway near Ostend, the 'Sea Bay' underwent inspections, and no structural damage was reported. While local shipping traffic was temporarily redirected, there were no significant delays noted in the surrounding areas. By noon, the technical issues had been addressed, prompting the Common Nautical Authority (GNA) to authorize the tanker to resume its journey toward Antwerp. As a precaution, the vessel was scheduled for inspection at berth 205-206 in the outer harbour of Zeebrugge. Notably, the tugs 'Southampton' (IMO: 9816672) and 'Multratug 14' (IMO: 9360594) remained on site during operations. For further details, you can refer to the Belgian report with photo: http://kw.knack.be/west-vlaanderen/nieuws/verkeer-en-mobiliteit/gestrande-olietanker-voor-haven-van-zeebrugge-kan-tocht-voortzetten/article-normal-299869.html