Enrica Lexie

Enrica Lexie (called Olympic Sky since 2013) is an Italian Aframax oil-tanker. In 2012, the ship was involved in the shooting of two Indian fisherman in the Laccadive Sea.

Enrica Lexie at Kochi
History
NameEnrica Lexie
OwnerDolphin Tankers, Naples
Port of registryItaly
Launched2 June 2008
Completed2008[1]
Identification
FateRenamed as Olympic Sky in 2014.[1]
History
NameOlympic Sky
OwnerOlympic Shipping & Management
Port of registryGreece until 2015; Marshall Islands (since 2015)
Identification
Statusin active service[1]
General characteristics
TypeOil tanker
Tonnage58,418 GT[1] 104,255 DWT[1]
Length243.8 m (800 ft)[1]
Beam42 m (138 ft)[1]

History

2008–2012

The Enrica Lexie was built in 2008. She was originally owned by Naples-based Dolphin Tankers whose parent company is Fratelli d'Amato.[1][2]

2012 shooting incident
Main article: Enrica Lexie case

On 15 February 2012, the Enrica Lexia was involved in the shooting of two fisherman in the Laccadive Sea off the Indian coast.[3] The tanker was taken to the port of Kochi on 17 February 2012 under escort by the Indian Coast Guard.[4] The ship was allowed to leave 80 days later, on 6 May 2012 after the owners posted a surety bond.[5]

2013–2015

In 2013, she was renamed as Olympic Sky and registered under a Greek flag; vessel management was transferred to Olympic Shipping & Management SA.[1][6] AIS plots show the tanker operating in the Indian Ocean region.[7][8]

In 2015, the tanker was registered again in the Marshall Islands.[9][10]

References
  1. "OLYMPIC SKY". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. http://www.vesselfinder.com/?mmsi=247232700
  3. "Italy probes why ship docked in India". The Hindu Business Line. 16 February 2012.
  4. Kanth, Ajay; Ramavarman, T (Feb 17, 2012). "Italian vessel brought to Kochi port, Coast Guard refutes Italian embassy's claims". indiatimes.com. India Times. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  5. "Italian ship the Enrica Lexie leaves Kochi after 80-day detention". indiatimes.com. Times of India. May 6, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  6. "Olympic Shipping & Management S.A."
  7. "Olympic Sky - IMO 9489297 - Vessel Data".
  8. "OLYMPIC SKY, Crude Oil Tanker - Details and current position - IMO 9489297 MMSI 538006517 - VesselFinder".
  9. "Ship OLYMPIC SKY (Crude Oil Tanker) Registered in Marshall Is - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 9489297, MMSI 538006517, Call Sign V7NZ2".
  10. "Vessel OLYMPIC SKY (Oil tanker) IMO 9489297, MMSI 538006517".
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