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Russian tanker runs aground off Nevelsk

Russian oil tanker Nadezhda has run aground after hitting a reef near the port city of Nevelsk on Russia’s Sakhalin Island on Sunday.

The vessel, which is owned by Russian company DV Akvatoria, was carrying 786 tons of fuel oil and diesel fuel. The tank on the ship was damaged and spilled oil, with cleanup operations currently underway. Russian emergency services said they were trying to collect spilled oil and also contaminated soil from along the shore, while oil remaining on the vessel would be pumped out.

According to Russia’s Interfax news agency, two ships and more than 100 personnel are currently involved in the ship pumping operation and the coastal cleanup, and that the cleanup will take at least two weeks to complete.

Sakhalin Island, located to the north of Japan, is a major producer of oil and natural gas.

Jason Jiang

Jason is one of the most prolific writers on the diverse China shipping & logistics industry and his access to the major maritime players with business in China has proved an invaluable source of exclusives. Having been working at Asia Shipping Media since inception, Jason is the chief correspondent of Splash and associate editor of Maritime CEO magazine. Previously he had written for a host of titles including Supply Chain Asia, Cargo Facts and Air Cargo Week.
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