KHATANGA

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Tanker broke lose from moorings

The 'Khatanga', which has been docked and deteriorating in Gdynia for over six years after failing a Port State inspection, broke lose on Jan 12, 2025. The inspection had uncovered serious structural issues and crew competency concerns, forcing the vessel into indefinite limbo. Abandoned by its owners, the Murmansk Shipping Company, after their 2020 bankruptcy, the tanker has been left to rot without so much as a skeleton crew to keep it afloat. The situation came to a head during recent winter storms when the tanker broke loose from its moorings twice, on Dec 15, 2024, and then on Jan12 – prompting frantic efforts to secure it. The Seaport Authority has been fighting a legal battle to seize the ship, citing years of unpaid port fees racked up by its absentee owners. Adding the Murmansk Shipping Company to international sanctions lists is one potential move, which would allow Polish authorities to take control of the vessel. Brokers have even listed the 'Khatanga' for sale.

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On Oct 4, 2010, the "Khatanga", while mooring at berth 3 in the port of Varri, Nigeria, without tug assistance, touched the stern of the tank m/v "Beaver" with its own aft. The "Beaver" suffered some dents including the bulwark. No spill reported. The "Khatanga" then berthed and started loading. The Nigeria authorities started an investigation of the incident. odin.tc