A 1952-built tanker has been refloated after being forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus last week.

The 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December.

The vessel was pulled free and taken to anchorage after four days aground, Deniz Haber reported.

The operation by the TRNC ports department lasted 45 minutes.