Novoship’s tanker proceeds after repair
Tanker Krymsk (operator – Novoship OJSC), that was smashed by a supply vessel 40 miles away from Galveston port (the USA, Texas), and damaged as a result of collide proceeded its route. As PortNews IAA learnt from the company’s press-service, on October 22, (local time), upon the end of repair the vessel will unmoor and proceed to the port of destination for unloading.
It is also informed, on October 21, end of the day the vessel was inspected by the USA coast guard (USCG), by the American Bureau of Shipping DNV and by Profession and Indemnity Club representatives P&I. Krymsk tanker passed USCG inspection without comments. The American Bureau of Shipping approved the plan of repair.
It is necessary to remind that the supply vessel AET Endeavour (operator - American Eagle Tankers), that maneuvered near Krymsk, bucketed the lying by tanker. As a result of bucketing one of the fuel tanks of the tanker was damaged, cargo tanks were not damaged. 50 tons of oil was spilt into the sea, 170 tons of oil was pumped into the undamaged tanks. All the crew members stay on board a ship, no victims found.
The American coastal services proceed their work on liquidation of the incident results to the moment.
Tanker Krymsk is a double-hull tanker of ‘Aframax’ class 115,600 tons dwt, was built in Korea in 2003 году. 70,475 tons of crude oil is loaded into the tanker, port of destination is Port Naches.