The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on a tanker that ran aground near the port of Taman
The Ministry of Emergency Situations shared details of the situation that has developed in the Kerch Strait.
The lives of the crew of the grounded tanker Volgoneft-239 are out of danger.
Representatives of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations shared this information with RIA Novosti .
It is noted that the ship is currently located at a distance of 80 meters from the coastline.
There are 14 people on board whose lives are out of danger.
Details of the incident
According to information from Rosmorrechflot, a natural disaster has broken out in the Kerch Strait, causing tankers sailing through it to begin to suffer distress.
The first SOS signal was sent by the vessel "Volgoneft-212", which requested assistance. A rescue tug was sent to save the tanker.
Then the tanker Volgoneft-239, which also sustained damage during the voyage, began to request help.
It is noted that the storm led to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait: the ships were carrying 9.2 thousand tons of fuel oil on board. Emergency services reported that measures are being taken to eliminate the consequences.
