A Russian Oil Tanker Drowned in the Sea: A extreme storm in the Kerch Strait of Russia on Sunday (December 15) critically broken two oil tankers, inflicting oil to leak into the sea. Located between mainland Russia and Crimea, this strait is a crucial route for Russia’s grain and oil exports.
The first tanker, Volgoneft 212, broke in two and sank because of the storm. This 136 meter lengthy ship was constructed in 1969 and had 15 crew members. Russian officers confirmed the dying of 1 individual from this tanker and evacuated 12 others to a protected place. Of these, 11 individuals have been admitted to the hospital, out of which the situation of two is important.
Volgoneft 239 caught in sand
At the identical time, the second tanker Volgoneft 239 was additionally badly broken and was washed away far-off. This 132 meter lengthy ship was constructed in 1973 and had 14 crew members on board. Rescue efforts for the crew members of Volgoneft 239 have been briefly halted because of extreme climate circumstances, however officers have maintained contact with the crew members and confirmed their security. Let us let you know that Volgoneft 239 ship received caught in sand close to Taman port.
The extent of oil spill just isn’t but clear
It is noteworthy that the capability of each Russian oil tankers is about 4,200 tons of oil merchandise. However, the extent of oil leakage just isn’t but clear. Video footage confirmed the Volgoneft 212 crashing into the waves, and video circulated on-line confirmed black water and {a partially} submerged ship.
Waves have washed over 2 Russian oil tankers in the Kerch Strait. They are sinking.
Russia is a risk to all of Europe with its previous tankers carrying oil and oil merchandise! A disaster may occur at any second! pic.twitter.com/7ULFt6Jo4G
— Evgen Istrebin 🇺🇦 (@evgen1232007) December 15, 2024
Rescue operation began for stranded individuals
An operation has been began to rescue the individuals trapped in the oil tanker. More than 50 personnel and assets have been deployed in this operation, which additionally included helicopters and tugboats. “Experts are assessing the damage at the scene,” stated Svetlana Radionova, the head of Russia’s environmental watchdog company Rosprirodnadzor. Additionally, Russian investigators have launched two legal investigations into potential safety violations.
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