E 8973/26

Tug towing 440m tow between two positions off Brazil until 4 Oct

No longer in forceReceived 02 Oct 2026, 22:21 UTCArchived 04 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC

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TUG SVITZER CASSINO IRIN PYZO TOWING MV MAERSK LANCO BETWEEN 12-57.70S 038-34.59W 12-57.24S 038-30.39W LENGTH OF TOW 440 METERS SPEED 2 KNOTS CANCEL THIS WARNING 042130 UTC OCT 26.

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Cancelled by E 8977/26 (archived)

Tug SVITZER CASSINO is towing MV MAERSK LANCO between two positions off Brazil. Tow length is 440 metres and transit speed 2 knots. Message cancels itself at 042130 UTC OCT 26.

Navigate with caution and keep well clear of the tow; expect reduced manoeuvrability and low speed in the area.

Type: Towing operations · severity moderate
Feed: Offshore works, rigs and towingAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Between the two positions given (off Brazil)
Validity: Until 04 Oct 2026, 21:30 UTCCANCEL THIS WARNING 042130 UTC OCT 26.
Hazards: towing operation, long tow, reduced manoeuvrability

Vessels involved

SVITZER CASSINO · tug
MAERSK LANCO · towed vessel

Coast stations for this area

DSCDSC Station Recife RadioMRCC BrazilBrazilMMSI 007100002HF365 NM from the area

Worked out automatically from the warning text on 02 Oct 2026, 22:27 UTC. It can be wrong: the official warning text is the authority.

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