Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Nazan

In a concerning escalation of maritime attacks, both the container vessel 'RMS Team' and the tanker 'Nazan' were hit by drones while traveling from Samsun to Trabzon on August 21-22, 2026. This incident marks a disturbing trend, as it brings the total number of ships targeted in the region to five within a mere 48-hour span. The aftermath has left these waters resembling a desolate graveyard, with drifting, abandoned vessels serving as a stark reminder of the urgency for heightened maritime security.

On August 7, 2025, the Russian frigate 'Vyshny Volochek', belonging to the esteemed Project 21631 Buyan-M class and part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, experienced a critical incident when it collided with the tanker 'Nazar' in Temryuk Bay, located off the coast of Crimea. This accident occurred during an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation, while the frigate was engaged in its combat duties. The collision inflicted significant harm to the vessel's hull, rendering it non-operational. The Project 21631 Buyan-M frigates, constructed by the Zelenodolsk Plant and designed by the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau, represent an advanced evolution of the earlier Project 21630 Buyan class, with increased displacement from 500 tons to an impressive 949 tons. Equipped with a 3S14 vertical launch system (VLS), the frigate can deploy up to eight missiles, including the versatile Kalibr missiles, with potential future capabilities for firing Zircon and Onyx missiles as well. Following the incident, the 'Nazar' was docked at the Desan Yardgem United Shipyards in Tuzla on September 20, 2025, and remained at the yard as of September 30, 2025. For further details, including photos of the incident, you can visit the following links: https://t.me/rucriminalinfo/5095 and https://militarnyi.com/en/news/in-august-the-russian-frigate-vyshny-volochek-collided-with-a-tanker-flying-the-turkish-flag/

On the night of November 17, 2024, the cargo tanker 'Nazan' experienced a significant rudder failure while navigating the Kandilli region of the Istanbul Strait. The vessel was making its way from Novorossyisk to Maltepe at the time of the incident. Fortunately, the tugs 'Kurtarma 7' (IMO: 9598608) and 'Kurtarma 9' (IMO: 9598581) were promptly dispatched to provide assistance. The 'Kurtarma 9' successfully took the 'Nazan' under tow, ensuring its safety amid challenging conditions. With the expert aid of a pilot, the tanker was safely anchored at the Ahırkapı Anchorage, located at coordinates 40° 60' N 028° 58' E, under the vigilant coordination of the Istanbul Ship Traffic Services Center. For further details, including visual reports, visit the following links: https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1858219559167177061 and https://x.com/kiyiemniyet/status/1858254315971830125.