A John T Essberger tanker has been damaged in a collision with a North Sea production platform.
Pictures from the Dutch coastguard show extensive structural damage to the 5,300-dwt Elsa Essberger (built 2013).
Dutch media said the vessel was en route from Antwerp to Malmo in Sweden on 31 December when it came into contact with the unmanned and unused platform, which was also damaged.
