Four ships broke from their moorings or dragged anchor in Novorossiysk between 9.15 p.m. and 9.45 p.m. on July 25, 2018, after the wind suddenly changed its direction from north to southeast and increased its speed up to 24-25 meters/sec. The 'Serenada' broke her stern moorings and allided with berth no.39. The sheerleg 'Barbaros 3' (IMO: 8419130) broke the fore and aft moorings and though droppindg both anchors, the crane drifted the a floating dock No. 3 of the Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard. The bulkcarrier 'Lion' broke her stern moorings and allided with berth no.5, and the cargo m/v 'Storm' dragged her anchor, drifted outside the anchorage limits and hit the bottom by stern. The ship managed to refloat by own means and returned to its anchorage. All damages suffered by ships and port installations were reported as non-serious.
WORLD SHIPPING
27 July 2018 - 13:28
Gusts wreaked havoc in Novorossiysk
Four ships broke from their moorings or dragged anchor in Novorossiysk between 9
WORLD SHIPPING
27 July 2018 - 13:28
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