Russian authorities on Sunday began investigating a collision involving the Tony (IMO: 9432036), a crude oil Suezmax tanker at the Ust-Luga Port in Russia's Leningrad Oblast.
The collision took place on Saturday when the Liberian-flagged tanker was being moored to the port after it had arrived to load petroleum products. The accident is said to have damaged both the berth wall of Universal Loading Terminal LLC and a port crane in the vicinity.
"No injuries were reported, and an oil spill was prevented," the Northwest Transport Prosecutor's Office wrote on Telegram.
Visuals in the post show the vessel's starboard (right) side collide with the berth wall first, and then the crane, damaging it badly.
The Leningrad-Finnish Transport Prosecutor's Office is conducting an investigation into compliance with legislation on navigation safety and water transport operations," it added.
The terminal of the Ust-Luga Port seen in the video reportedly continued to operate under partial restrictions.
Dynacom Tankers Management, which manages the Tony, told TradeWinds that the tanker was under pilotage and tug assistance in icy conditions.
"The vessel made contact with the berth/crane. The damage to the ship is limited and no injuries or oil pollution occurred," the company said, adding that it was in contact with the relevant authorities to investigate the case.
The report added, citing Equasis data, that two years ago, the Tony had also been detained in Turkey for four days after failing a port safety check on 20 counts.
These included a fault with the ship's certificates, a missing fixed fire extinguishing installation, and immersion suits not being ready for use.
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