LNG tanker and Aframax crude oil tanker collision in Suez UPDATE

Capt. John

UPDATE 1250 UTC Aug 23: BURRI started moving at around 0720 UTC, most probably under tow. At around 1030 UTC tanker exited Canal and was anchored at Suez anchorage. Some Russian media say BURRI is carrying Russian crude, loaded at Primorsk Russia, bound for China.
BW LESMES remains anchored, photos appeared of BW LESMES after collision – looks like she sustained minor damages in fore area.
Canal traffic resumed.

LNG tanker BW LESMES and Aframax crude oil tanker BURRI collided in Suez Canal at...

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