Maritime authorities in Liberia have launched an investigation after a mystery ship ran aground on a beach.

The tanker was found on the shore in the coastal city of Robertsport. There was no one on board and one of the lifeboats was missing. There were signs of fire in parts of the vessel..

The ship flew the Nigerian flag.

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