The stranded super oil tanker off the coast of Bermuda continues to drift while it waits for the arrival of a tug boat from America.

Two engineers are currently on the Island and will be transported to the stricken vessel aboard the Pow Hatten tug which is expected to arrive this afternoon.

A Harbour Radio spokesman said that no local vessels will go out to the tanker, and there is very little local involvement.

The 1,127 foot British Valour is loaded with 300,000 tons of North Sea Crude oil and was drifting eastward yesterday.

The captain of the Isle of Man-registered ship confirmed the ship had suffered a crankcase explosion on Sunday evening, leaving it dead in the water.

The ship was en route from Norway to Freeport, Texas when the incident occurred. None of the 22 member crew was hurt and no oil leak ensued.

The ship was chartered by Statoil, the Norweigan state oil company and is not expected to pose a threat to Bermuda.

PRISONS INQUIRY TO RESUME IN MAY JAL Prisons inquiry to resume in May The prisons inquiry is set to resume on May 11 for both sides to thrash out outstanding issues after being adjourned after yesterday's hearing.

But an interim report is due to go to Public Safety Minister Paula Cox at the end of this week.

The inquiry involving the Government and the Prison Officers Association is over a number of long-term grievances including short staffing and prison overcrowding.

Lawyer Ian Kawaley, who is heading the tribunal, said: "It's fair to say that the overwhelming majority of issues put before us have now been dealt with and have even been substantially agreed by both parties in terms of what needs to be done.'' Mr. Kawaley refused to say which issues still had to be resolved. He said: "Further evidence may be put.'' WITNESSES TO FAILED ROBBERY SOUGHT CRM Witnesses to failed robbery sought Police are still appealing for witnesses who may have information concerning a failed armed robbery which took place on Monday morning.

The attempted robbery was thwarted after Police were called to Roosters restaurant on Court Street by frightened staff.

Police were told that the unknown man walked into the restaurant around 3 a.m.

brandishing a knife and demanded that the cashier hand over money.

She and another woman were able to flee, and they telephoned Police while the culprit escaped.

He did not remove any money from the restaurant and Central CID is appealing for any members of the public who may have seen the suspect either entering or leaving the restaurant shortly after 3 a.m. to contact Acting Inspector Minors at 299-4580.

GET READY -- A DISASTER'S COMING CON Get ready -- a disaster's coming Disaster planning is the subject of a two-day seminar for archivists starting at the Cathedral Hall tommorow.

"All of a sudden: Disaster Salvage and recovery'' will train staff in how to deal with emergencies.

Papers will be presented by American experts as well as the leading US moisture control company, Muster's of Atlanta, Georgia and the Bermuda Fire Department.

Premier Jennifer Smith opens the first session. At the second session participants will take part in a mock disaster and attempt to salvage papers involved in a fire.