VLCC tanker caught in storm, ordered to remain adrift, damaged

Capt. John

VLCC crude oil tanker was cruising in North sea, waiting for orders (understood in ballast), since middle of November. Tanker was caught in passing storm while drifting, bunker tank vents were torn off, fuel spilled out onto cargo deck. There …

Original post at FleetMon.com, 2020-11-29 07:34:57 …...

https://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2020/31813/vlcc-tanker-caught-storm-ordered-remain-adrift-dam/

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