Intertanko Seeks Full Investigation of Prestige Incident
Intertanko is welcoming the EU Parliament Resolution today calling for an in-depth investigation of the events and all parties concerned with the Prestige incident. The Association has expressed disappointment that the Resolution, which in its draft form also called for the role of national and local authorities to be subject to investigation, appears to exclude the conduct of these authorities from the investigation. A full and rigorous post-incident investigation must include the important ship-shore interface and the conduct of all parties concerned prior to and following this unfortunate accident. Intertanko understands that the owner of the vessel…
ABS Begins Technical Investigation for Prestige
ABS has launched a detailed technical investigation into the possible causes of the damage sustained by the 81,589 dwt, Bahamas-flag tanker Prestige, operated by Universe Maritime Ltd of Greece. "Early reports of the incident have been confusing with respect to the type of damage sustained, the possible causes of the damage and the extent of the pollution that occurred," said ABS President Robert D. Somerville. "Now that the salvors appear to have stabilized the vessel, we have asked all the parties concerned for full details, including the initial and damaged loading conditions so that we can conduct appropriate strength and stability analyses," he said. "We have also established a close liaison with the flag State.
ABS Confirms Prestige Casualty
of Greece. The society is encouraged by the latest reports indicating that the incident has been largely brought under control and is hopeful that the vessel and the cargo will be brought safely to port. At the time of the incident the vessel was in full compliance with all ABS classification requirements, including the IACS Enhanced Survey Program for older tankers. Dubai in May 2002. The last Classification Special Survey and drydocking was carried out in Guangzhou in China in May of 2001. outstanding class or statutory issues attached to the vessel. The Prestige was built to ABS class requirements by Hitachi Zosen in 1976. vessel's recent survey history. ABS President Robert D. crisis management team upon learning of the incident. he stressed.
