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Varzuga

Varzuga

Varzuga
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On March 29, the 164 meter long, 16038 dwt tanker Varzuga became disabled in the Gulf of Ob in the Barents Sea off Russia. The Varzuga had suffered a breakdown with its steering while in ice.  The tanker requested assistance with the icebreakers 160 meter long 50 Let Pobedy and 150 meter long Vaygach responding. Both ice breakers were able to clear a path and the Vaygach took the Varzuga under tow until the tanker was clear of the ice. The tug Umka took over the tow and the vessels proceeded to Murmansk. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

SCF Yenisei

SCF Yenisei

SCF_YENISEI

On September 26, the 183 meter long, 47187 dwt tanker SCF Yenisei sustained damage near the mouth of the Ob River in the Gulf of Ob, Russia. The tanker had struck an unknown object sustaining damage to the forepeak and ballast tank resulting in water ingress. The SCF Yenisei proceeded to Sabietta for repairs.  Divers were able to make temporary repairs.  The tanker departed the following day and proceeded to Murmansk.  No reports of injuries and no pollution released. The SCF Yenisei was loaded with 27680 tons of crude oil.