OREANDA-NEWS  Four explosions occurred near the Mersin tanker off the coast of Senegal before water began to flow into the engine room, the Turkish company Beşiktaş Shipping told RIA Novosti.

"At about 23.45 Moscow time on November 27, when the ship was anchored off the coast of Dakar in Senegal, four explosions occurred outside, as a result, the engine room began to fill with water. The situation was immediately brought under control, and we confirm that all crew members are safe," the company told RIA Novosti.

As a result of the incident, no one was injured, and no environmental pollution was recorded.