ruben.maritime

BAHRAIN 10 January – Vessel movement through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been reported as normal following Monday’s collision between a US nuclear submarine and ‘K’ Line VLCC Mogamigawa. According to an unnamed Omani government official, the collision occurred outside Omani waters and satellite images showed no signs of a spill. An official statement issued by the US Naval Central Command in Bahrain confirmed the collision and said the submarine’s nuclear propulsion plant was not damaged. “The USS Newport was under water when it hit the oil tanker. Apparently, there were no injuries,” said Lieutenant Denise Garcia, spokesman of the US Navy in Bahrain. The double-hull Mogamigawa arrived at Khor Fakkan at 1310 yesterday and inspection by a diver commenced two hours later. A 1m x 5m dent was found on the bottom of No 5 ballast tank, with a hole measuring 10cm x 35cm. There were additional scratches. Temporary repair work was made to stop sea water flowing into the ballast tank. Further inspection was carried out by a diver this morning and a repair plan was to be determined after this inspection.

 

Etiquetas: incidents, international maritime affairs

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