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Tanker with Russian diesel enroute to Norfolk
The ' PVT Azura', carrying Russian diesel, was scheduled to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on Nov 2, marking a potential return of such shipments to the United States after more than three years. The vessel was expected to provide an early test of the government's decision to reopen the domestic market to Russian diesel supplies. The arrival serves as an indicator to other market participants that the United States is open for commercial engagement regarding Russian fuel. However, questions remained regarding the exact volume of additional supply that Moscow could deliver and whether these shipments would result in a meaningful reduction in domestic fuel prices. The tqbker was not scheduled to dock at the commercial terminals of the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, at a facility linked to United States military operations. The exact discharge location and the specific intended use of the cargo have not been independently confirmed by official maritime authorities. The upcoming arrival followed earlier logistical challenges faced by the tanker earlier in the year.
Sanctioned tanker suffered engine failure in Kiel Canal
The "PVT Azura's" suffered an engine failure during the transit of the Kiel Canal on Feb 15, 2026, at 8 a.m. it came to a halt in Schwartenbek, near Kiel. The pilot reported the engine problem to the traffic control center in Brunsbüttel. There, it was decided that the tanker would have to be taken in tow by the Kiel based tugs "Stein" (IMO: 9241243) and "Parat" (IMO: 8128212) . The temporary berth in the Schwartenbek lock near Suchsdorf was located precisely on a bend in the canal. Around 10 a.m., both tugs arrived and secured lines to the tanker. The tanker was turned around and then towed back to Kiel by noon. Because the "PVT Azura" had last been in the Russian port of Svetly, near Kaliningrad, the ship fell under the sanctions. The tanker was permitted to transit the canal, but not to dock in any port. Since the "PVT Azura" caused no damage during the incident and did not collide with any other vessel, it was allowed to continue its journey after repairs. It was moored on Kiel Holtenau roads in pos. 54° 23' N 010° 10 E. After the repairs were completed, the ship left the anchorage at 8.20 p.m. UTC. with destination Oran and an ETA as of Feb 24. It was now taken the way around Skagen throught the Kattegat. The tanker belongs to the state-owned shipping company Petrovietnam Transportation from Saigon, which has repeatedly made headlines due to suspected violations of sanctions related to oil shipments from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Report and photos: https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/tanker-pvt-azura-auf-der-fahrt-aus-russland-im-nok-havariert-34TN6DOXY5ADRG5ZRFOTP5W4OI.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=Iwb21leAP-xnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4xBHDQDZ8_RXzb_vl4m-35qkw7tYFLqTP6ExxjYYPNbgf5UYZUrdIy6l4JBw_aem_Quhl2rQXXukE4mMN5f0SDQ https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3940794?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3940795?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3940796?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest
Death on board off East London
On Sep 10, 2013, at 7 p.m. the East London NSRI crew was alerted by the Transnet National Ports Authority to prepare to launch on Sep 11 at 4.30 a.m. to rendezvous with the "Mid Fortune" in order to render medical assistance and medical evacuation of a 45 year old Indian crewman suffering a high temperature and unconsciousness from unknown causes. The ship, sailing from Singapore to Togo, fully laden with palm oil alerted the MRCC that their crewman had fallen ill from unknown causes and was unconscious and requiring urgent medical assistance. A Government Health EMS duty doctor gave medical advice to the ships medic and the ship was instructed to immediately divert and head towards the nearest Port, which was East London. The NSRI East London launchedthe "Spirit of Lotto" at 2 a.m. accompanied by an EC Government Health EMS rescue paramedic, and rendezvoused with the ship 6 nautical miles off East London. An EC Government Health EMS ambulance was dispatched to stand-by at our sea rescue base. On arrival on-scene an NSRI rescuer and the EMS rescue paramedic were transferred onboard the ship where they found the ships crewman to be deceased. The cause of death was not known. The body has been removed from the ship and brought to Port aboard the sea rescue craft and handed into the care of the Forensic Pathology Services.
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