Attacked off the coast of Sochi tanker “Aframax Rio” towed to a safe place

The tanker Aframax Rio, attacked off the coast of Sochi, was towed to safety. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of transport of Russia.

Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin held a meeting of the headquarters to eliminate the consequences of the attack on the ship in the Black Sea. Bon barriers were installed around the tanker and the necessary sorbent reserve was prepared. Marine Passenger Service specialists assess the technical condition of the vessel.

Read more about the fire on the Aframax Rio tanker, which was carrying oil, in our other material.