The loss of the M.T. Sanchi

Presented by Captain Paul Walton AFNI, Consultant Master Mariner

This presentation provides a detailed account of the loss of the ‘M.T. SANCHI’, an Iranian-flagged Suez-Max tanker, registered under the Iranian flag, which was transporting a full cargo of condensate from Iran to South Korea.

During the evening watch ‘M.V. CF CRYSTAL’, fully loaded with bulk corn and travelling from the USA to China, collided with ‘SANCHI’. The impact of the collision resulted in a catastrophic explosion and fire, which ultimately claimed the lives of all those on board the ‘SANCHI’.

This presentation examines the responses of the numerous parties involved following the collision. It also explores the challenges encountered in the efforts to extinguish the fire and to prevent environmental pollution.

Our Speaker

Captain Captain Paul Walton is a Consultant Master Mariner, whose career spans 50 years. His knowledge and expertise are underpinned by his time in command at sea, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of maritime operations.

 

Paul has developed expertise in investigations, providing expert advice on a broad spectrum of maritime matters.

Paul has frequently been called upon to give expert oral evidence in court. His experience includes appearances before the Courts of First Instance in Hong Kong, Dublin, and Bergen, as well as during arbitration tribunals in Hong Kong and London.

During his tenure in Hong Kong, Paul served as a nautical adviser to the Hong Kong Government. Additionally, he acted as a nautical assessor to the Courts of First Instance in Hong Kong.

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