Fuel Barge Captain Crashes into Quay — Port Infrastructure Damaged in Szczecin
A serious maritime incident occurred in the Port of Szczecin-Świnoujście when a fuel barge collided with the quay, causing significant damage to port infrastructure. Preliminary estimates suggest the cost of the damage may amount to several hundred thousand PLN.
In brief
A fuel barge struck a quay in the Port of Szczecin-Świnoujście, causing damage to hydrotechnical infrastructure initially estimated at hundreds of thousands of zlotys. After the collision the barge left the scene, and officers of the Water Police Station in Szczecin located the vessel on the Cegielinka Canal, where a breath test showed alcohol in the captain's breath. The man was detained and handed over to the Szczecin Dąbie Police Station. Proceedings concerning the damage to the quay are being conducted by the Harbour Master's Office in Szczecin and the Maritime Office.
Following the collision, the vessel left the scene and continued its journey. Officers from the Szczecin Water Police Unit intercepted the barge and its crew on the Cegielinka Canal. Upon boarding, they administered a breathalyzer test to the captain, which revealed he was under the influence of alcohol. The man was taken into custody and transferred to the Szczecin Dąbie Police Station for further investigation.
The Maritime Office in Szczecin, through the Harbour Master's Office, will lead the inquiry into the damage to port infrastructure. The incident raises serious concerns regarding navigational safety and compliance with maritime regulations.
The matter is likely to have legal and financial repercussions for the vessel's operator, including potential compensation claims and administrative penalties.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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