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Captain sentenced to a six-month suspended imprisonment after collision with tanker
On Oct 14, 2026, the captain of the bulk carrier 'Olga' was sentenced to a six-month suspended imprisonment by the maritime court in Brest (Finistère) for the collision with the 'Iver Blessing', that injured five people in the port of Saint-Nazaire, which breached the stern of the ship above the waterline on Aug 9, 2024, at around 9 p.m., before leaving its anchorage despite a prohibition.
Ship lost steering after fuel change
The CCS of Salvamento Marítimo in Tarifa was monitoring the 'Olga', enroute from Istanbul to Tallinn, on Jan 31, 2026, which was initially slowing down and then stopped in the Strait of Gibraltar (Lat. 35.9357 Lng. -5.9756). The controllers made contact, and the vessel reported that it had lost steering after a fuel change. Repairs were underway to try to resolve the problem. The SAR vessel 'Clara Campoamor' (IMO: (IMO 9338022) was mobilized from Algeciras and provided a precautionary escort. On Feb 2, the 'Olga' was in pos. 36° 27' N 007° 21' W off Cadíz. It regaines speed at around 6 p.m. UTC and resumed its course with an ETA at the port of destination as of Feb 11. On Feb 12, the 'Olga' dropped anchor in pos. 54° 03' EN014° 16' E off Swinoujscie with Szczecin shown as port of destination.
Allision off St. Nazaire
On Aug 9, 2024, at 9:22 p.m, the 'Olga' was in allision with the Gibraltar flagged tanker 'Iver Blessing' (IMO: 9588287), which was moored at the approach of St Nazaire, while leaving its own anchorage. The 'Iver Blessing' reported five minor injuries not requiring medical treatment, and a breach at the rear of the vessel above the waterline, which did not affect the buoyancy. The bulk carrier suffered a hole above its waterline, which also did not affect the structural integrity. A minor pollution due to the fall of an oil drum was observed. A police investigation has been launched to determine the causes of the accident. Report with photos: https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/loire-atlantique/saint-nazaire/collision-d-un-tanker-et-d-un-vraquier-au-large-dans-la-zone-d-attente-de-saint-nazaire-3016547.html
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