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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.

On Oct 10, 2026, the 'Amber Spirit' was renamed 'Gulsum D' in Yalova and transferred to the flag of St.Vincent-Grenadines. On Oct 22, the vessel was detained in Gemlik with eight deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not as required 2) Pollution Prevention - 15 PPM Alarm Arrangements Malfunctioning The vessel was released again on Oct 22 and left the port enroute to Galati with an ETA as of Oct 25. The last detention was on Feb 28, 2025, in Szczecin wirh 17 deficiencies for 11 days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FMraUFwmT/

The 'Dieva' was detained for the fifth time since May 2025, this time on Oct 21, 2026, in Aliağa with 15 deficiencies, ten of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Certificate & Doc - Log books/compulsory entries Missing 2) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Missing 3) Safety of navigation - Nautical publications Expired 4) Safety of navigation - Charts Expired 5) Safety of navigation - Voyage or passage plan Missing 6) Life saving appliances - Lifebuoys incl provision and disposition Not as required 7) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Not properly maintained 8)) Emergency system - Emergency fire pump and its pipes Inoperative 9) Emergency system - Crew familiarization with emergency system Not as required 10) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Oct 23 and left the port enroute to Mersin. The last detentions were on Jan 28, 2026, in Chalkis with 29 deficiencies for 69 days, on Sep 12, 2025 in Burgas with 15 deficiencies for 14 days, on June 19, 2025, in Yalova with ten deficiencies for five days and on May 28, 2025, in Gemlik with 33 deficiencies for eight days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JZDU9tWm6/

The 'Noordvliet' was detained for the second time within less than a year on Oct 16, 2026, this time in Drogheda with 12 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Labour conditions - Access /structural features (ship) Not as required 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on Oct 21 and left the port enroute to Kilroot. The last detention was on Dec 20, 2025, in Cardiff with13 deficiencies for 13 days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FR2YQH8q2/

The 'VM Wanheim' was detained for the third time within little more than a year on Oct 19, 2026, this time in Tekirdag, with 20 deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Oil and oily mixture from machinery spaces Not as required 2) Pollution Prevention - Pumping, piping and dischrage arrangements Lack of familiarity The vessel was released again on Oct 22 and left the port enroute to Burgas with an ETA as of Oct23. The last detentions were on Dec 3, 2025, in Southampton, UK, with 23 deficiencies for 28 days and on Sep 22, 2025 in Sharpness with 46 deficiencies for 37 days. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DuD32fpgZ/