The Iver-Blessing: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On the evening of August 9, 2024, at approximately 9:22 p.m., a maritime incident occurred involving the bulk carrier 'Olga' (IMO: 9109548) and the Gibraltar-flagged tanker 'Iver Blessing.' The allision took place as the 'Olga' was departing its anchorage near the approach to St. Nazaire. Fortunately, the incident resulted in only minor injuries to five crew members aboard the 'Iver Blessing,' none of which required medical attention. The tanker sustained a breach above its waterline at the rear, although this did not compromise its buoyancy. Similarly, the 'Olga' sustained a hole above the waterline without impacting its overall structural integrity. In the aftermath, minor pollution was reported due to an oil drum that fell during the collision. Authorities have commenced a police investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident. For further details and visuals from the scene, visit the report here: https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/saint-nazaire/collision-d-un-tanker-et-d-un-vraquier-au-large-dans-la-zone-d-attente-de-saint-nazaire-3016547.html