Less serious accident with inland waterway ship (tanker) Flora, Reg. No. LT-P-963

2022-08-04
L-22/26
Klaipėda State Seaport water area

On 4 August 2022, ship Flora, Reg. No.  LT-P-963, registered in the Register of Inland Waterway Vessels of the Republic of Lithuania, while proceeding in the water area of Klaipeda State Seaport, sustained failure of steering mechanism and subsequent loss of directional control. Tug was used to moor the ship „Flora“ to another vessel. No injuries, no pollution or other damage were reported.

Status of safety investigation
2022-08-04 Preliminary assessment launched
2022-08-24 Decision not to conduct safety investigation