17 May 2015 - 10:58
  • News ID: 241059
Singapore-Flagged Ship Collided with Iran Platform

TEHRAN May 17(Shana)--A Singapore-flagged ship that reportedly came under fire from Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf was wanted for causing $300 million in damage to an Iranian oil platform.

Habib Jadidi, a director of South Pars gas field operations, said the Alpine Eternity had hit the platform on March 22.

The Alpine Eternity is operated by Norway's Transpetrol TM AS.

"We want neighboring countries to take the necessary cooperation on confiscation and handing over of this particular vessel," Jadidi said.

He blamed the ship's captain for allowing the vessel to drift 25-30 miles off course in March, and though the Norwegian company had since been informed of the damage it had not taken steps to pay compensation, he said.

“His dereliction and negligence has caused this accident,” Jadidi said of the captain.

“The collision has created a very dangerous situation for the wells. If it is not quickly tackled, wellhead installations will be damaged and if no gas flows from the wells it could lead to unpleasant hazards and pollution.”
News ID 241059

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