Video: Tanker Crashes Into Berth At Ust-Luga Port, Russian Officials Investigate

Russian law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation after a tanker collided with port infrastructure at Ust-Luga seaport, a key export hub for Russia’s crude oil and petroleum products in the Baltic Sea.

The Northwestern Transport Prosecutor reported that the incident occurred on Saturday when the tanker Tony was approaching the berth to load petroleum products.

During manoeuvring, the vessel struck a berth wall at the port in the Leningrad region.

According to the prosecutor’s office, the collision caused damage to the berth wall and a port crane.

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However, no injuries were reported among crew members or port workers. Authorities also confirmed that no petroleum spill occurred as a result of the incident.

The prosecutor’s statement was published on Telegram on Sunday, confirming that an official investigation had begun to establish the circumstances of the collision.

Ust-Luga, located in Russia’s north-western Leningrad region on the Baltic Sea, serves as a major outlet for the country’s crude oil and fuel exports.

It is one of Russia’s largest ports by cargo volume and handles significant shipments of energy products.

Reference: Reuters

Source: Maritime Shipping News