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Eco Wizard

Eco Wizard

Eco Wizard

On July 6, the 180 meter long, 30062 dwt LPG tanker Eco Wizard (IMO: 9941568) exploded in the Gulf of Finland while berthed at the port of Ust-Luga, Russia. The Eco Wizard had arrived from Antwerp, Belgium and had begun unloading and loading operations. Authorities state an explosion occurred during these operations resulting in a leak of liquid ammonia. All 23 crew were evacuated from the tanker while emergency personnel attempted to contain the leak.  Authorities did not disclose the extent of damage to the Eco Wizard, but divers are set to inspect the hull for damage. The Eco Wizard is suspected to belong to Russia’s “shadow fleet” and there is some speculation the explosion was an act of sabotage.

OT 2439

OT 2439

OT 2439
Photo: fontanka.ru

On the evening of June 8, the 51.5 meter long, 197 dwt towboat OT 2439 (IMO: 8995184) sank on the Yenisei River near the Kazachinsky rapids in Siberia, Russia.  The OT 2439 was pushing two empty barges downstream when it struct an unidentified underwater object. The towboat suffered hull damage to its stern with uncontrolled water ingress before the vessel went aground.  The stern of the OT 2439 eventually flooded and partially sinking.  No reports of injuries to any of the 14 crew members.

OT 2439

Reports state the OT 2439 had released oil pollution into the river. Authorities placed measures to contain the pollution including an oil barrier and booms. No details were released on what object was involved in the incident. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Natig Aliyev

Natig Aliyev

On February 21, the 157 meter long, 19800 dwt tanker Natig Aliyev (IMO: 9194000) allided with the anchored 140 meter long, 13596 dwt cargo vessel Begonia S (IMO: 9445540) in the Black Sea in an anchorage near Novorossiysk, Russia. The Natig Aliyev had dropped anchor near Novorossiysk after completing a voyage from Varna. Due to strong winds and heavy seas, the tanker’s anchor began to drag. The Natig Aliyev drifted until it struck the stern of the Begonia S.  Both vessels sustained only minor damage with the bow of the Natig Aliyev and the rudder of the Begonia S. Reports state there were no injuries and no pollution released.