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Once the position has been reached the convoy will wait out the strong winds,
the statement said
The emergency towing specialists are to ensure that the load of the 274-meter-long tanker is safely and evenly distributed among the tugboats,
a CCME spokesperson told DPA news agency
The stranded vessel is currently secured with a towing link to prevent it from drifting uncontrollably,
Germany's Central Command for Maritime Emergencies said in a statement