Foreign bulk carrier collides with Russian military tanker Cola in the Gulf of Suez

In the Gulf of Suez of the Red Sea, a collision occurred between the Russian military tanker Cola and a bulk carrier flying the flag of Barbados. This was reported by the press service of the Baltic fleet.

As follows from the message, the foreign dry cargo ship "Ark Royal" violated the rules of navigation and touched the stern part of the Russian military tanker "Kola". As a result of the collision, there were no casualties on the Kolya, no fuel spills, the tanker continues to carry out the task of escorting the Stoyky corvette.

On March 23, 2021 at 8:03 (Moscow time) the sea-going dry cargo ship "Ark Royal", flying the flag of Barbados in the Gulf of Suez (the middle part of the Red Sea), violated the rules of navigation and allowed a bulk on the stern part of the Baltic Fleet tanker "Kola" (. ..) Tanker "Kola" does not need any help and continues to move according to the transition plan

- said in a statement.

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted his guilt in the incident, he was declared a sea protest.

Earlier it was reported that the military tanker "Kola" is accompanying the corvette "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet, performing combat missions in the Red Sea. The detachment left the Baltic on December 16, 2020, during a long voyage, twice replenished stocks in Oman, made a friendly visit to Port Sudan, where a logistical support point will be built. In February, Steadfast and Kola participated in joint exercises with the Iranian Navy.

Comments

[Thrifty]

Let the gouge pay for the repair! It was necessary to arrest, or immediately file a claim demanding payment for the damage, and carrying out repairs at the expense of the perpetrator of the collision! !!!

[Orkraider]

Quote: Thrifty

Let the gouge pay for the repair! It was necessary to arrest, or immediately file a claim demanding payment for the damage, and carrying out repairs at the expense of the perpetrator of the collision! !!!

He's not gouging. Most likely this is a provocation, this accident is very out of place.
On the other hand, maybe an accident, the place of the emergency is very busy.
Photo via marinetraffic.

[tralflot1832]

There were most likely gouges on the Arc Royal on the bridge. Look how beautiful we will disperse! Exactly on this one my friend is now sawing in Brazil. The flag is also Barbados. Perhaps the command staff is Russian-speaking. Would like to drown Cola would have driven into the bulkhead between the MO and cargo tank. Thanks for the photo.

[tralflot1832]

Yes, I forgot the deadweight of 46 600 thousand tons of Ark Royle versus 5 tons of Cola.

[hydrox]

But why the hell is a coastal tanker doing so far from home! He should be engaged in coastal and river swimming ...

[hydrox]

Those couch with (oh!) Urks who minus this comment probably believe that you can go to Cuba on a landing rubber band with an outboard motor ...
Or the naval commander-in-chief did not mind drowning this Cola, if a squall had fallen into the sea (and there’s a crew there) ...

[GTYCBJYTH2021]

Quote: tralflot1832

There were most likely gouges on the Arc Royal on the bridge. Look how beautiful we will disperse! Exactly on this one my friend is now sawing in Brazil. The flag is also Barbados. Perhaps the command staff is Russian-speaking. Would like to drown Cola would have driven into the bulkhead between the MO and cargo tank. Thanks for the photo.

MO-engine room, apparently ..... Cargo-hold tank, twindeck?

[tralflot1832]

The first bulkhead between the MO and cargo tanks. Under the cut of the stern superstructure in the bow, Not mistaken Walked in the sea can be seen from you, Isn't it all that bad!

[GTYCBJYTH2021]

Quote: tralflot1832

The first bulkhead between the MO and cargo tanks. Under the cut of the stern superstructure in the bow, Not mistaken Walked in the sea can be seen from you, Isn't it all that bad!

I was in the seas ... In New Zealand ... in American Vancouver ... Dutch Harbor ... It was a long time ago ....... Depth measurements ... my own maps ... ...

[tralflot1832]

I am a trawler Murmansk, Norway, Belgium
Antwerp. England, West Germany, Canary Islands as dear without them, Argentina, Peru, Angola and Namibia. Quiet forties, 50s ravines. Retired from the fleet at 50 years.

[Troll]

Claims are never filed immediately, but the damage must be calculated first.

[Bashkirkhan]

Quote: Troll

But first you need to calculate the damage.

The Kola medium tanker was laid down under construction number 163. Launched on July 30, 1967. Commissioned on October 19, 1967. Joined the Northern Fleet. Only 53 years old, and even a fly did not sit on him. Relic executable.

[Troll]

Rare books are even more expensive. But not the point. When you get into an accident, then after it gets to the appraiser who makes a defect and names the cost of the repair. (Plus-Minus)
It's the same with a tanker. First, he must reach the port.

[XXXIII]

Quote: Troll

Rarities are even more expensive

They don't understand anything about art.

[XXXIII]

Quote: Bashkirkhan

Only 53 years old, and even a fly did not sit on him. Relic executable.

Rolls-Royce marine, where such parts are now available, will be upgraded at the expense of the owner. They will choose a shipyard, assess the damage, replace parts and pay the bills on the way. Everything is within the framework of international rules.

[tralflot1832]

Duc he keeps on paint, or something else from above flying. We rivet a tanker to replace such dinosaurs. And then they ask why we are building an auxiliary fleet. Give them ships of the far ocean zone right away, and after 45 days, the corvette can go on oars. Of course you can, but not for long.

[URAL72]

For a tanker, this is not age. Would not be suitable - they would have written off.

[Viktor Afanasev]

Now all ships are necessarily insured. Insurance is paid by court order.

[Lara Croft]

Quote: Viktor Afanasev

Insurance is paid by court order.

Only if the insurance company evades the payment of the insurance premium or if the owner of this trough does not like the payment of the amount of this premium. Considering that the trough was built in the middle of the 20th century, it can be assumed that the amount of the insurance premium will be small.

[Viktor Afanasev]

The system is debugged - insurers, ship owners, lawyers, courts.
+ Banks (guaranteeing payment by court order) - so as not to arrest the ship.
There can be no non-payment... This will only lead to additional fines or arrest of the vessel.
But a long lawsuit or a low payment amount is possible ...
Much will depend on the professionalism and Jesuit qualities of our lawyers.

[Piramidon]

Quote: Thrifty

Let the gouge pay for the repair! It was necessary to arrest, or immediately file a claim demanding payment for the damage, and carrying out repairs at the expense of the perpetrator of the collision! !!!

Do you think that you are the only one so smart and did not receive any presentation to him?

[anjey]

It even looks like a pre-planned provocation.

[orionvitt]

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted guilt in the incident

I would not admit it.

the military tanker "Kola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet

And yet everything is correct, I am to blame, probably somehow he will answer, in accordance with the rules of shipping.

[Kamchatsky]

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted guilt in the incident
I would not admit it.
the military tanker "Kola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet

and where on "Stoic" looked? Driving away such a vessel is probably still the same task, but you can't lose your vigilance either.

[orionvitt]

Quote: Kamchatka

and where on "Stoic" looked?

Can you imagine traffic traffic in the Suez Canal? There "movement is like in Moscow." (figuratively).

[Kamchatsky]

Can you imagine traffic traffic in the Suez Canal? There "movement is like in Moscow."

I looked at the "Marine Traffic" - it was already dazzling in my eyes, and I realized that to drive off that laiba - I got excited.

[Flooding]

Quote: orionvitt

Can you imagine traffic traffic in the Suez Canal?

As amended. The collision was in the bay.

[Kamchatsky]

Accepted!

[Piramidon]

Quote: Kamchatka

and where on "Stoic" looked?

Aha, to disperse and drown all the oncoming and transverse ones? You can't get into the brains of the captain-dumbbells of every vessel. Especially in the narrow fairway.

[Paranoid50]

Quote: orionvitt

I would not admit it. the military tanker "Kola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet

And then lightly, casually
And so he said in a low voice:
- I need your clothes...
The guy gave ... And who wouldn't?
(C)

[Clear]

Quote: orionvitt

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted guilt in the incident

I would not admit it.

the military tanker "Kola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" of the Baltic Fleet

And yet everything is correct, I am to blame, probably somehow he will answer, in accordance with the rules of shipping.

Guys, how and by whom is this sea "accident" recorded if there is no mutual consent?

[APASUS]

The military tanker "Cola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" and the dry cargo ship "Ark Royal" crashes into the tanker, which is too much of an accident.

[Ren]

Quote: APASUS

The military tanker "Cola" accompanies the corvette "Stoyky" and the dry cargo ship "Ark Royal" crashes into the tanker, which is too much of an accident.

Exactly, exactly, but as I did not immediately notice
Cola + Royal is a drink for the Resilient. (who remembers lumps, royal alcohol, yuppie and other delights - will understand)

[alexmach]

foreign dry cargo ship "Ark Royal"

Well, the name

[Castro Ruiz]

Britanskiy avianosec 2MV :)

[alexmach]

Exactly. Englishwoman shits (c)

[A. Privalov]

IMO: 9219446
Name: ARK ROYAL
Type of vessel - General: Freight
Type of vessel - In detail: bulk carrier
Status: Active
MMSI: 314003000
Call Sign: 8PLF
Flag: Barbados [BB]
Gross Tonnage: 27011
Summer DWT: 46644 t
Total length x width extreme: 189.81 x 31,03 m
Year Built: 2000
Home port: BRIDGETOWN

[Alexilyin]

The Anglo-Saxon nostrils and ears are visible behind it all. 99% of them are behind this "accident". Like everything on time.

[210ox]

What's on time? Like the incident at the radio station on the Polish-German border in 1939, or the attack in the Tonky Gulf? I'm not a conspiracy theorist. The Anglo-Saxons can do shit, but only at home or at the border. Who needs butting in a place where ships are like fish? Moreover, they admitted their guilt.

[Aleks2048]

I wonder how the corvette guarded the escort ship so that a dry cargo ship stealthily and obviously slowly approached it and rammed it? Interestingly, if they were attacked as ovs by terrorists on boats, the result would be two lost units and it is not known how many drowned? Feels like parade ... in generally hostile waters.

[Galleon]

Why did you decide that the corvette had a combat mission to protect its tanker? There is a senior on the passage on board the corvette, there is an order from the captain of the tanker to follow along with the flagship. From the tanker, I am sure, the corvette was not notified, no help was asked. Ark Royal admitted that he was wrong - most likely he did not miss the obstacle on the right, because he was used to being big and did not notice our old man. And, apparently, not very much, if the campaign continues.
The Egyptians have not yet had terrorists (and there is only Egypt around the coast), and it is not enough to pick up the chewed foolishness to attack a ship under the Russian flag if a military man is accompanying it. So vigilance is needed in such places, but not from terrorists, but from nihilists like this Arc Royal. The place is very lively, just have time to twirl your head.

[Flooding]

Quote: Alex2048

I wonder how the corvette guarded the escort ship so that a dry cargo ship stealthily and obviously slowly approached it and rammed it?

- the corvette does not guard the tanker, but the tanker accompanies the corvette. in this case, the corvette is not a convoy ship
- it is impossible to approach unnoticed. but it is not always possible to predict an emergency situation or its consequences in advance. there are no roads or lanes in the sea. and the ship cannot be stopped by pressing the brake pedal.

[Viktor Afanasev]

Look at YouTube - Suez Canal Walkthrough. And for fun, take a look - Panama.
The ships diverge, at times in 20-40 meters ...

[Pereira]

It was necessary to board and collect compensation from the ship's cash register.

[Galleon]

It was better to take all the supplies of the cause of the collision so that they all the way to Barbados ... without getting drunk ...
But we're not animals.

[Clear]

Quote: Pereira

It was necessary to board and collect compensation from the ship's cash register.

Fu There was still not enough infection, some kind, there to pick up and bring home.

[tihonmarine]

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted his guilt in the incident, he received a sea protest.

The article was written by a super-amateur in nautical matters.

[Doliva63]

Quote: tihonmarine

The captain of the dry-cargo ship "Ark Royal" admitted his guilt in the incident, he received a sea protest.

The article was written by a super-amateur in nautical matters.

Well, put it right. I wonder if there will be a big difference?

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Doliva63

Well, put it right. I wonder if there will be a big difference?

Yes, everything is simple -
Sea protest - a formalized written statement of the captain of a sea vessel notary or port (harbor master) competent officials in order to provide evidence to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the ship owner.

[Doliva63]

Quote: tihonmarine

Quote: Doliva63

Well, put it right. I wonder if there will be a big difference?

Yes, everything is simple -
Sea protest - a formalized written statement of the captain of a sea vessel notary or port (harbor master) competent officials in order to provide evidence to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the ship owner.

And, in the sense that not a protest to the captain? Well yes. The difference is big, thanks

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Doliva63

And, in the sense that not a protest to the captain? Well yes. The difference is big, thanks

Yes, it is the captain of the tanker who submits a protest to the captain of the port or notar in order to protect the shipowner, and for the insurance company to pay damages. The insurance company understands who is guilty for how much, and the amount of losses.

[Doliva63]

Quote: tihonmarine

Quote: Doliva63

And, in the sense that not a protest to the captain? Well yes. The difference is big, thanks

Yes, it is the captain of the tanker who submits a protest to the captain of the port or notar in order to protect the shipowner, and for the insurance company to pay damages. The insurance company understands who is guilty for how much, and the amount of losses.

Thank you

[rocket757]

It happens.
All are intact and that's good.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

It happens.
All are intact and that's good.

An ordinary marine incident, and what is there to "crush water in a mortar".

[rocket757]

Unfortunately, there are incidents, accidents that are prepared in advance and you will not be notified about it.
In short, the options ... although, judging by the result, it may be the usual rash and guild.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

Unfortunately, there are incidents, accidents that are prepared in advance and you will not be notified about it.

Of course, now with warships and ships, this can happen. Although the arrest of the Soviet tanker by the Taiwanese is still rumored.

[VLR]

An interesting question: why does the tanker accompany not even a group of ships, but a single corvette? And not during the transatlantic voyage to Antarctica, but in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, which is full of ports of various states. Couldn't agree with anyone about refueling?

[SovAr238A]

Quote: VlR

An interesting question: why does the tanker accompany not even a group of ships, but a single corvette? And not during the transatlantic voyage to Antarctica, but in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, which is full of ports of various states. Couldn't agree with anyone about refueling?

Either a tug or a tanker.

That's how we drive, always in pairs.

So that "if suddenly" - at least someone could come to the rescue ...
This is for reflections on the reliability of technology and the opinion of the operators themselves about that very reliability.

[alexmach]

And there, by the way, in my opinion, there was a group of ships. Admiral Grigorovich visited Port Sudan, before that he took part in the Pakistani exercises. And the same Steadfast has been there since December on a campaign.

[Evil 55]

"Royal Chest" gored Russian "Cola" .. It is dishonorable ... and for a reason ..

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Angry 55

"Royal Chest" gored Russian "Cola" .. It is dishonorable ... and for a reason ..

Rather, the Royal Ark is suitable. Gored, well, anything can happen.

[Ros 56]

And this clown was billed? If not, then it’s in vain.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Ros 56

And this clown was billed? If not, then it’s in vain.

The protest is filed, the insurers will pay.

[sabakina]

next under the flag of Barbados ...
Barbados, Barbados .... Wasn't he mentioned in Captain Blood's Odyssey?

[UVB]

Who knows why the tanker is so named? Hopefully this has nothing to do with Coca-Cola.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: UVB

Who knows why the tanker is so named?

The Kola River flows out of Kolozero and flows into the apex of the Kola Bay at a distance of 10 km from the mouth of the Kola River. Tuloma.

[Viktor Afanasev]

Of course, the attitude "for ours" is understandable.
But I want add a little objectivity.
The point is that the sea is not a crossroads with cars and traffic lights.
There may be many reasons for this collision, from "no one is to blame" to real negligence or stupidity.
There may be a car failure, or a third vessel interfered, a pilot error, a failure of the steering gear, hundreds of reasons ...
Details are needed.
And by the way, the courts never award damage to only one side. Always distributed as a percentage. To be "innocent" it is necessary to prove that the vessel is in perfect condition, the crew is highly qualified, all safety procedures and the Rules of Navigation have been followed. For example, even a vessel that is to be given way has an obligation to take action to avoid a collision (a last-minute maneuver).

[petrol cutter]

So it is reported that the Royal cap admitted that it was wrong.
What to prove to whom?
Our deputy director hit a motorcyclist the other day. Being in an obscene state while driving
There is even a video they say (I really did not watch, the team looked through it)
A man's leg was sawed off about this. I do not mean the director.
What, to whom does he have to prove ...

[Viktor Afanasev]

In the navy, everything is different. There is a long investigation going on.
And the court. Most likely in London.
There are two shipowner companies and two (if different) insurance companies on both sides.
The captain's statement is only part of a lot. This alone is not enough. They will dig everything up anyway.
Pay will not be the office from which the captain works, but the insurance company of this bulk carrier.
And they, NATURALLY, will resist, reduce the amount of payment, look for extenuating circumstances and violations on the other hand ...
They can even force the captain to refuse such a statement, if he did it (I strongly doubt it).

[petrol cutter]

I agree. If you go deeper into the depths of our depths, then it is a long and tedious business. And also troublesome.
On the other hand, there is bread for the departments of legal, financial and other security. We must sometime and work off their wages.
Otherwise, why do they contain all this "kitchen"?! ..
For example, even on our unfortunate SZ.

[petrol cutter]

"Ark Royal" must be such a loud name! Well at least not Royal Oak ...
Well, I gave it to the stern and the steamer went further on its own, so nothing significant happened.
He will come home, the gas cutters will warm up / the korpunniki will knock with a sledgehammer / the painting sisters will touch up.
Will walk more than ever.

[Viktor Afanasev]

Our houses, of course, will be repaired ... If all the damage did not affect the set below the waterline, then without a dock - at the wall ...
And the bulk carrier - for merchant ships "home" is not present, these are not the glorious times of the USSR.
Home port and flag, where there are less taxes and requirements. The shipowner is offshore.
The Operator Company is an official person. It can also be offshore.
Repair will be where it is cheaper and "closer" after the completion of the voyage assignment, upon leaving the charter (lease), if the vessel is capable of continuing the voyage.

[Rzzz]

Both ships are always to blame for the law of the sea. The court will deal with the damage, most likely there will be a mutual

And here's an interesting point in the article: the tanker accompanied the corvette. Such a strange accompaniment.

[sifgame]

What is the oddity?

[sifgame]

Provocation of pure water

[Simon]

My opinion is that this is a direct provocation!