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Karakumneft Update

Karakumneft Update

Photos from iturup.info

The tanker Karakumneft remains aground off Kurilsk, Iturup island, Russia.  Divers were able to make a survey and found several holes in the vessel’s tanks.   A slick has formed from the leaking diesel fuel.   Reports state there might be as much as 900 metric tons of fuel still on board.    The island lacks the facilities to pump off the remaining fuel.   So, a hose was stretched from ship to the shore and diesel fuel will be pumped into the cars, tank trucks and transported to the shore tanks.  Several vessels have been dispatched to aid with the pollution and salvage operations.   Authorities have conducting an investigation and criminal charges may be filed.

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Karakumneft

Karakumneft

Photo: Sergey Zhuk

The 84 meter long, 1660 dwt tanker Karakumneft went aground off the coast of Iturup Island near Kurilsk, Russia.  The tanker arrived with 1300 metric tons of fuel and begun unloading operations when a storm approached.  The tanker stopped unloading and leaving the area when it ran aground only 80 meters from the shore.   All 20 crew on board were safely evacuated.  An oil leak was later reported coming from the vessel.   Authorities state they were unable to stop the leak due to the stormy weather.   The Karakumneft had more than 1200 metric tons of fuel still on board at the time of the grounding.

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