MV Kuzma Minin explained

Kuzma Minin (Russian: Кузьма́ Ми́нин) was a bulk carrier, registered in Murmansk, Russia. The bulk carrier delivered cargo around northern Europe, and visits ports such as Arkhangelsk, Gdańsk, Riga and Port Talbot. The name is given to commemorate Kuzma Minin, a hero of Russian resistance during the Time of Troubles.

Description

The single deck ship was built in 1980 by Nordic Yards Warnemunde of Rostock, Germany, and measures by with a deadweight tonnage of 23,169 tonnes.^[1] The ship was registered in Murmansk and was operated by the Murmansk Shipping Company.^[2]

Grounding

On 18 December 2018 the ship ran aground off Gyllyngvase beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, but was re-floated the same day.^{[3] [4]}

Fate

The ship was scrapped at Aliaga on 3 June 2020.

External links

• Video of the ship from 2013 or earlier
• Web site: Marine Accident Investigation Branch . Grounding of bulk carrier Kuzma Minin: Accident Investigation Report 11/2019 . GOV.UK . en . 1 August 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kuzma Minin. Marinetraffic.com. 14 July 2014.
2. Web site: Kuzma Minin. Maritime-connector.com. 14 July 2014.
3. News: Russian cargo ship runs aground off Cornwall coast. 18 December 2018. 18 December 2018. BBC.
4. Web site: Russian cargo ship refloated after running aground in Cornwall. Sky News. 18 December 2018. 18 December 2018.