A fully cellular container vessel, MSC UL SAN III (IMO 9305001), was reportedly struck by a drone on 25 August 2026 while sailing from Novorossiysk, Russia, to Tekirdag, Türkiye. According to the incident information shown in the supplied maritime security alert, the vessel was in laden condition when the incident […]
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Commercial shipping faced another serious security incident in the Black Sea on 17 August 2026, when the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ANNA S was struck by multiple aerial drones approximately 20 nautical miles off Novorossiysk, Russia. According to the regional security update shown in the supplied report, the Greek-managed ANNA S […]
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Greek-Interest Tanker Reportedly Struck by Drone While Loading Oil Off Novorossiysk A Greek-interest crude oil tanker was reportedly struck by an aerial drone on 16 August 2026 while loading oil offshore from Novorossiysk, Russia, in the Black Sea, according to a maritime security update. The vessel has been identified as […]
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The security situation in the Black Sea has taken another dramatic turn after two major shipping operators—Russia’s state-owned Fesco and Turkish regional carrier Kalyon—announced the suspension of all services to Russia’s Black Sea ports following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on merchant vessels. The decision marks a significant disruption […]
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Russia has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s civilian maritime infrastructure, with Ukrainian authorities accusing Moscow of deliberately targeting commercial vessels and port facilities to intimidate international shipowners and disrupt confidence in the safety of Black Sea shipping. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport, the latest wave […]
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The Black Sea shipping industry is facing one of its most challenging periods since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with escalating military actions by both nations increasingly disrupting commercial maritime operations, threatening global food supplies, and forcing shipping companies to alter established trade routes. Russia has intensified attacks on […]
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Ukraine has claimed that its armed forces have damaged 116 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov during a nine-day military campaign, marking what could be one of the largest coordinated attacks on maritime logistics since the conflict began. While the claims have not been independently verified, the operation highlights […]
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The security environment in the Black Sea has taken another significant turn after a Chevron-chartered Aframax tanker was struck by a drone while approaching the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, highlighting the growing risks facing commercial shipping operating in the region. The incident occurred on 7 July, […]
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