Working Conditions Aboard the Minerva-Karteria

On November 1, 2019, at 7 p.m., the crude oil tanker 'Kola' was involved in an allision with the 'Minerva Karteria' in Kola Bay, located in the Barents Sea. The incident occurred as the 'Minerva Karteria' was maneuvering to moor for ship-to-ship (STS) operations at the designated Roadstead Mooring Point. The impact resulted in minor damage to the port side shell and bulwark of the 'Kola,' which sustained denting and cracks in its fairlead. However, the vessel's classification status remained intact, and there were no restrictions on sailing. Plans for temporary repairs were initiated aboard the 'Kola.' Meanwhile, the 'Minerva Karteria' also incurred some indentations on its starboard shell plating but did not face any voyage or operational halts. Fortunately, the incident did not lead to any pollution, and tug assistance was deemed unnecessary.