The offloading of the naphtha cargo from the Hafnia Nile, which collided with the VLCC Ceres I in Malaysian waters five weeks ago, is currently underway. Malaysian authorities are leading the investigation, with Singapore monitoring as the flag state. Some cargo bound for Japan survived the accident, with offloading expected to be completed soon.
Shipowner Hafnia is in talks with Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority to transfer the stricken oil tanker Hafnia Nile’s naphtha cargo to safety. The tanker collided with the ship Ceres I, causing a fire. Experts are assessing the damage, and cleanup efforts are underway in Malaysian waters. Investigations continue.
Officials from the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency provided an update on Monday regarding the collision of two tankers on Friday. Their involvement is winding down, with focus shifting to the investigation. All crew members are safe, with the Chinese VLCC, Ceres 1, towed to a safe area. Efforts are being made to secure the vessels and manage environmental concerns.
