Volgoneft-239 shipowner named wind load as the cause of the wreckage

The shipowner of the Volgoneft-239 tanker named the cause of the wreck as the wind-wave load, which exceeded the hull's structural capabilities. This was reported on February 13 by the TASS news agency, citing a representative of the shipowner.

Earlier, on February 10, the defense of the ship owner admitted 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.

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