Antwerp-based MTI Network crisis management spokesman Bart de Clerck said the 150,900-cbm Explorer (built 2008) is under tow from the SCI Pawan.

De Clerk, who was speaking on behalf of the ship's manager Exmar, said a second tug will arrive Friday to help tow the vessel to a repair yard.

The LNG carrier, which is on long-term charter to Excelerate Energy, is in ballast.

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