Albanian naval force save German sailing ship with 4 on board

TIRANA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- A German sailing ship with reported steering system problems was towed and sent to the Port of Durres by the "Briza" ship of the Albanian Naval Force, Albanian ministry of defense said on Wednesday.

The "Foxtrot" tourist ship with four people on board allegedly asked for help after it suffered a problem in the steering system.

The Albanian Naval forces with "Briza" ship successfully performed the towing of the German ship and the four citizens on board did not pose any problems, according to the ministry.