Working Conditions Aboard the Fedor

The tanker Fedor is currently anchored at coordinates 16° 6.85' N 95° 9.49' W, just off the coast of Salina Cruz, following a significant incident that occurred on July 2. While engaged in cargo operations at the multi-buoy mooring, the vessel faced unforeseen heavy gusts that caused several of its mooring ropes to break. As a result, the tanker collided with a mooring dolphin. Fortunately, the Fedor sustained damage only to the shell plates near the aft peak tank, and there was no fuel leakage reported. Since the accident, the ship has moved to an anchorage position, and both company representatives and maritime authorities are actively monitoring the situation.

On July 2, 2018, a significant maritime incident occurred when the tanker 'Fedor' collided with Pier 9 of the Operations and Maritime Terminal operated by Pemex in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The ship, while in the process of loading hydrocarbons, experienced a sudden shift in wind speed that caused its mooring ropes to snap, resulting in the vessel breaking free from the dock. This unexpected movement resulted in a breach on the starboard side aft of the tanker, leading to a crack and consequent fuel spillage. The collision also damaged essential infrastructure, including hoses and fuel supply pipes, heightening the risk of further environmental contamination. In response to the emergency, Pemex personnel promptly enacted their contingency plan, deploying absorbent materials to curb the spread of fuel outside the designated cargo area of the terminal. This incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety protocols in maritime operations, particularly during fueling activities. For further details and photos, readers can refer to the Spanish reports linked here: [NS Oaxaca](https://www.nssoaxaca.com/2018/07/03/otra-vez-pemex-derrama-hidrocarburo-en-salina-cruz/), [El Pinero de la Cuenca](http://www.elpinerodelacuenca.com.mx/accidente-de-buque-tanque-de-pemex-genera-danos-por-derrame-de-hidrocarburo/), and [Milenio](http://www.milenio.com/estados/oaxaca-buque-choca-muelle-derrama-combustible).