What Crew Members Say About Dream

On August 19, 2026, a concerning escalation of maritime threats occurred as drones attacked four commercial vessels near the Russian Port of Novorossiysk, underscoring the perilous environment facing commercial ships and seafarers in the Black Sea region. The incident involved the bulk carrier 'Dream' among others. Notably, the 'Victoria V' was targeted while docked and preparing to load wheat at Novorossiysk. The 'Fehu', which set sail loaded with wheat, sustained damage but managed to continue its journey. Additionally, the 'Elina B', after successfully loading around 56,000 tons of wheat in Novorossiysk, was also struck but was able to proceed toward the Bosphorus. These attacks highlight the increasing risks in the area, prompting concerns over maritime safety and stability.

On July 19, 2018, the cargo vessel Beks Yilmaz suffered significant hull damage upon its arrival at Port-Cartier, Quebec. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the geographic coordinates of 50 01.919 N, 066 47.186 W. Authorities are investigating the origin and severity of the damage, which remains undetermined at this time.