Collision at St. Petersburg

Collision at St. Petersburg

The 183 meter long, 36986 dwt tanker Torm Saone collided with the 129 meter long tanker Komsomol Volgograda in the anchorage area at St. Petersburg, Russia.  The Torm Saone stern struck the midsection of the Komsomol Volgograda resulting in a hole in the hull above the water line near the pumps.  Both vessels were in ballast at the time of the incident.  Both vessels will be surveyed for damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution being released.

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