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Name
MV Braer crude oil tanker
Industrial Activity
[ Other ]
Country
United Kingdom
Year of Construction
1975
Type
Public
Status
Published
Location
City
off Shetland
Address
5 nautical miles (9 km) off south of Sumburgh Head
Site Description
Main Activities
Oil tanker (IMO number: 7377220) with capacity 35976 net tons (44989 gross tons).
The MV Braer was originally launched as the Hellespont Pride and was constructed by Oshima Shipbuilding Company in 1975. The Braer was originally owned by Tucana Shipping Company of Singapore before being purchased by the Hancock Shipping Company registered in Monrovia when she was renamed Brae Trader. She was named Braer when she was acquired by the Braer Corporation in 1990.
Operator
Name
Canadian Ultramar Ltd
ID: 128, Created: Kyriaki GKOKTSI, 2025-01-29 17:10:48 – Last Updated: Kyriaki GKOKTSI, 2025-01-29 17:17:35
Created: Kyriaki GKOKTSI, 2025-01-29 17:10:48
Updated: Kyriaki GKOKTSI, 2025-01-29 17:17:35
Natech Accidents
No
Date
Hazard Type
Natural Hazard
1.
1993/01/05
Storm
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