Owner of oil tanker damaged near Senegal ceases all Russian operations
Reuters reports this in an article, citing the Besiktas Shipping company, according to Ukrinform.
"Throughout our operations, we have strictly adhered to all international sanctions regimes, maintaining full compliance with the G7/EU Price Cap mechanism and all relevant trade restrictions."
The company explained that it is ceasing cooperation due to threats to its vessels and personnel.
"However, the security situation in the region has escalated considerably. After a thorough assessment, we have concluded that the risks posed to our vessels and crew have become untenable… As the safety of our personnel and assets is our highest priority, we are halting all such operations," the statement said.
The incident was first mentioned in the company's statement on December 1. It noted that after four external explosions, seawater entered the engine room.
"The situation was immediately brought under control, and we confirm that all crew members are safe; there are no injuries, no loss of life, and no pollution. The vessel … poses no navigational or safety risks to its surroundings," the company reported regarding the November 27 incident.
As Ukrinform reported, the oil tanker carrying diesel fuel sustained four external impacts near Dakar, the capital of Senegal, becoming the third vessel linked to Russia to be damaged by explosions in recent days.
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