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Derelict tanker enroute to breakers in Esbjerg

After eight years, the Russian 'Khatanga' has been removed from the port of Gdynia. The ship is to be scrapped at recycling yard. in Esbjerg. The reason for the measure was the years-long blockade of a berth and the threat to shipping. The 'Khatanga' was declared a maritime safety risk after it broke free from its moorings twice within two months. The removal of the ship was announced by the Infrastructure Minister Dariusz Klimczak on June 19. The port of Gdynia had suffered significant economic losses due to the tanker's layover. The Polish port authority estimates the compensation for the years of layover at around 13 million zloty (approximately 3 million euros). The authorities announced that they will claim the costs from the Russian owner. The ship had no crew and did not meet safety standards. The Deputy Infrastructure Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka also criticized the years of inaction by previous officials. The towing operation was carried out under difficult weather conditions. Three port tugs and one deep-sea tug were deployed. The 'Khatanga' is scheduled to arrive at Esbjerg on June 24. There is no certified facility in Poland for scrapping ships of this size. The tanker had been moored in the port since 2017 after failing a technical inspection. Repairs and departure were initially planned, but never materialized. In 2020, the Russian shipping company Murmansk Shipping Company filed for bankruptcy. Since then, the 'Khatanga' has been in the port without a legally clear ownership status. Report with photos: https://www.polskieradio.pl/400/7764/Artykul/3540106,Russischer-Tanker-nach-acht-Jahren-aus-Hafen-Gdynia-entfernt

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Russian tanker to be removed from Polish port

The "Khatanga" has to be removed from the port of Gdynia. The tanker has been moored there since 2017 and has already broken loose from its mooring twice, endangering the safety of other ships. The Ministry of Infrastructure announced on Feb 6 that the Russian ship will permanently leave the port of Gdynia. The decision was issued by the Director of the Maritime Office in Gdynia. The statement said that the port authority should remove the ship immediately, but no later than three months from the date of the decision. In addition, the agency is demanding compensation from the Russian shipping company for the entire period the ship has been moored in the port. The owner of the ship, the Murmansk Shipping Company, filed for bankruptcy in 2020, which is why it was no longer interested in the fate of the "Khatanga". The shipping authority had previously had concerns about the ship's safety. The ship could pose a chemical and intelligence threat, among other things.