The Russians are turning the Black Sea black with Russian oil.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, TedG said:

The Russians are turning the Black Sea black with Russian oil.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Russians destroyed the Aral Sea and are now degrading the Black Sea.

The previous Volgoneft tankers that sunk weren't supposed to be in the Black Sea. Tankers normally used for inland waterways. This third one is another Volgoneft coastal tanker.

 

A really good explanation why coastal tankers are in the Black Sea following the pullout of the Black Sea Fleet from Crimea, depriving shipping of protection in the Sea of Azov. Ukrainian attacks on the Kerch Bridge has resulted the Russians having to take action  that has reduced the navigability through the Straits.

 

 

 

Obviously there is mockery about Russian shipping, and concerns about environmental impacts. I suspect everything this guy is describing the Russian know about. It shows how important it is for Russia to get their oil down the Don for export, that they are prepared to take risks.  The crews must know the risks, so the bonuses must be pretty decent. Not a country that is winning.

This is just what is reported. The Russian practice of transfering oil between tankers at sea is leaving large spills on the open ocean.

No sunbathing in the summer,too oily