The Israel freighter Etrog, now berthed in the port of London, has developed engine trouble and its sailing will be delayed for several weeks. Nineteen of its crew members have returned to Israel. The Etrog was purchased last year by the Zim Navigation Company from a Swedish shipping line.
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