The defense of the owner of Volgoneft-239 claimed that the tanker was unable to leave for anchorage due to the storm

The defense of the owner of the tanker "Volgoneft-239", wrecked in the Kerch Strait, recognized the violation of the terms of the vessel's stay at sea, and stated that the tanker could not leave for anchorage because of the storm. This is reported by the correspondent of "Izvestia" from the courtroom on February 10.

The prosecutor's office insists that the tanker could still go to the anchorage, and demands the maximum fine from the shipowner. In turn, the defense asks for a minimum fine, citing the difficult financial situation and earlier bankruptcy.

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