Volgoneft 139 - Broken in two

Casualty type:           Broken in two

Voyage from/to:        Samara, Volga River to anchorage No.451

Casualty Date:          11.11.2007

Vessel Type:             product tanker

Grt:                             3463

Built:                           1978

Cargo:                       4,077 tons of petroleum residue

Reports have been received that the product tanker Volgoneft 139 has broken into two parts spilling 1,200 tons of petroleum. The forward part of the vessel is being held in position by an anchor while the aft section remains adrift. Two tugs from Kavkaz, Poseidon and Kapitan Zadorozhnyy are en route to the emergency.  

If you have insured cargo on board this vessel and require our assistance to deal with any security demands and claims for salvage and/or General Average, please contact us as soon as possible.  We can also assist you in pursuing recovery for any losses that you may suffer.  In this regard, we have identified the vessels’ P&I Club.