Bulkers off Tynemouth

[PietB]

Anchored a mile or so off the entrance to the Tyne are three Sobelmar owned bulkers: Vyritsa 10/22,402, Zarechensk 09/20,748 & Brasschaat 09/20,748. They are all in Sobelmar colours (letters SBM on white band on light blue). They look as though they may be laid-up as opposed to awaiting orders. Does anyone know of their status or reason for being off the Tyne?
With thanks.

PB

[Johnny99]

The Chronicle gave details a couple of days ago

[Bj]

https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2016/14343/4-handy-bulkers-stranded-after-sobelmar-bankruptcy/

[PietB]

Many thanks Bjorn and Johnny - all explained in the excellent link attached.

[Dorset boy]

We stayed at the Grand Hotel Tynemouth (good bar) just before Xmas and we had a good view of the laid up ships anchored off the Tyne whilst scoffing a good breakfast with extra toast.
It was noted... that a pilot boat (?) had been out and was on its return.
Had there been a crew change we wondered or a delivery of pot noodles?
In any case all at the hotel were interested and more so the girls serving breakfast who relished the story.

[davidships]

All four are now anchored off Marsaxlokk,