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Tanker ran aground off Çatalca
After the tow line snapped in storm, the 'Grace Romavictor' ran aground on the coast of Çilingöz Nature Park in the Çatalca district of Istanbul on Oct 14 at 1.30 p.m. There was no crew nor cargo on board. The ship had been struck by a drone in the Russian port of Novorossyisk on Aug 31. The vessel’s latest visible signal had showed it in the southern Black Sea off Georgia on Aug 28. The tanker had been taken in tow towards the Tuzla shipyard area for repairs on Oct 12 by the Cameroonian-flagged tug 'Athletic' (IMO: 9109237). Off the coast of Çatalca, the ship's tow line snapped due to the storm and massive waves. The tug was unable to maneuver to regain control of the unmannedvessel. The captain of the tug, struggling to make headway, contacted the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and announced plans to seek shelter in İğneada. After the tanker broke lose amidst waves reaching approximately four meters height, it went adrift and finally ran aground at a location near the Çilingöz Nature Park shoreline. Following a report received at 1:33 p.m., Coast Guard teams were immediately dispatched to the area. During the teams' inspections around the ship and on the sea surface, no fuel leakage or environmental pollution was found. The area in the Black Sea near Istanbul was experiencing winds up to 50 mph. Sea conditions were very rough, and rainfall was causing flooding. Reports with photos and video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/abandoned-tanker-driven-ashore-in-turkey-weeks-after-attack-off-russia https://en.haberler.com/a-ship-ran-aground-in-catalca-2313962/ https://www.dha.com.tr/gundem/catalcada-liberya-bayrakli-gemi-karaya-oturdu-2962508 https://www.ntv.com.tr/amp/gundem/catalcada-gemi-karaya-oturdu-1746293 https://ekonomibugun.com.tr/grace-romavictor-cilingoz-sahilinde-karaya-oturdu/ https://usm.media/poshkodzhenij-dronom-tanker-grace-romavictor-siv-na-milinu-v-chornomu-mori/ https://www.patronlardunyasi.com/rusyada-iha-saldirisinda-vurulan-34-milyon-dolarlik-petrol-tankeri-onarim-icin-tuzlaya-goturulurken-catalcada-karaya-oturdu https://www.patronlardunyasi.com/rusyada-iha-saldirisinda-vurulan-34-milyon-dolarlik-petrol-tankeri-onarim-icin-tuzlaya-goturulurken-catalcada-karaya-oturdu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn6LfTqze00
Tanker struck by projectile
The 'Grace Romavictor', which had departed from the port of Dakar on Aug 3, 2026, was struck in a drone attack in the Black Sea near the Russian port of Novorossiysk on Aug 31, 2026. A projectile struck the accommodation block, which suffered significant damage. No injuries were reported. The ship was operated bby the Grace Energy Shipping, based in the United Arab Emirates. In November 2023, Scorpio Tankers, a US-based shipping company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, had announced the sale of the tanker, operating under the name 'STI Amber' then, for $33.7 million. A report from the international shipping broker Hartland Shipping for the same period listed the sale price as $33.9 million. The ship changed flag to Liberia after the sale and passed under the Liberian flag.. The Grace Romavictor Shipping Ltd. in iberia was the registered owner and commercial manager, while the Dubai-based Cymare Navigation FZC acted as its safety-management company. The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had listed the tanker as being used to transport Russian oil from the port of Primorsk. It was alleged that the ship had carried out shipments in the interests of Russian energy companies Rosneft and Lukoil. It was, however, not under international sanctions.
Ship boarded by robbers at Kakinada anchorage
The 'STI Amber' was boarded by robbers in position 17 02 24.0 N, 82 26 06.0 E, at the Kakinada anchorage on Nov 17, 2018, at 10.15 p.m. The robbers stole vessel's stores and escaped. The theft was discovered during the next routine rounds. Kakinada port control, the Indian Coast Guard and the vessel's agents were informed about the incident.
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