Collision off Nigeria
On October 19, the 180 meter long, 46874 dwt tanker Elixir collided with the 80 meter long, 4500 dwt tanker Good Success off Bonga FPSO, Nigeria. Both tankers were proceeding in low visibility when the Elixir struck the Good Success. The Good Success quickly sank with 12 crew on board. Three of the crew were later rescued, but the remaining remain missing or lost. The details of the collision have not yet been reported, but authorities have stated that a last minute change of course caused the collision. The tanker Elixir has been detained by authorities until the investigation is completed.
