Fuel Leakage Incident in Turkey from Liberian-flagged Crude Oil Tanker
On 11th February, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fuel leakage during the bunkering operation involving crude oil tanker JAG and oil product tanker GOKDENIZ. The incident occurred at Ahırkapı Anchorage, off the coast of Istanbul.
During refuelling, an uncontrolled fuel discharge from the Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker JAG resulted in water contamination in the area.
KEGM deployed multiple vessels, including KEGM-3 and KEGM-4 lifeboats, an environmental barge, and a tugboat Mehmetcik, along with a rescue specialist, to contain the marine pollution. The cleanup efforts were swiftly carried out, and the water was cleared of contamination.
GOKDENIZ (IMO: 9373254) is a Oil Products Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Turkey. Her length overall (LOA) is 56 meters and her width is 9 meters. Whereas JAG (IMO: 9266762) is a Crude Oil Tanker and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. Her length overall (LOA) is 228.5 meters and her width is 32.2 meters.
