Aframax Contacts Pier, Detained

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Crude oil tanker contacted an oil terminal pier at Primorsk oil port, Russia, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

Crude oil tanker NORDINDEPENDENCE contacted oil terminal pier at Primorsk oil port, Russia, Baltic sea, on Aug 26, during unmooring operation. 

Damages reported

Pier sustained damages and are yet to be assessed. 

The tanker was anchored at Primosrk anchorage, waiting for a safety deposit, if assessment finds substantial damages. It is to be decided in 72 hours. 

Tanker arrived from Rotterdam on Aug 25, is bound for Rotterdam, understood with cargo of crude.

About the vessel

Crude oil tanker NORDINDEPENDENCE, IMO 9783019, dwt 112052, built 2018, flag Portugal, manager REEDEREI NORD BV (EQUASIS).

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Source: Maritime Bulletin