According to the Izvestia newspaper, a conversation took place between the dispatcher and the crews of the tankers that crashed in the Kerch Strait.
The captain of Volgoneft 212 reported that the ship's hull was damaged.
Those on board also spoke about problems with the water pipes, the Izvestia article emphasizes.
The rear of the tanker remained afloat for a long time while the crew was wearing life jackets.
The dispatcher transmitted orders from the shore to assemble the crew for further abandonment of the ship.
The rescue tugboat Mercury was sent to rescue the sailors of the ship Volgoneft 212 in distress.
Emergency in the Kerch Strait
Today, cargo tankers Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 with oil products and crews on board suffered a disaster in the Kerch Strait.
The crash was most likely caused by a storm and strong winds.
The accident reportedly resulted in an oil spill.
Following the incident, the prosecutor's office organized an investigation into compliance with the law in the area of maritime safety.
Investigators have begun a criminal investigation into violations of maritime safety regulations.
