The Louis Dreyfus-owned Ciudad de Cadiz (built 2009)slipped its moorings in high winds earlier this week on the River Dee.

“Agust came through in excess of 50 to 55 knots and unfortunately, the sternlines and forward lines snapped and the ship drifted out,” said a UK Coastguardofficial.

The125m-long ship, which has a 23-man crew, has been secured by three tugs and issaid to be in a relatively safe position.

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