Reviews & Ratings for the Vs-Promise

The tanker 'VS Promise' has become embroiled in a contentious power struggle between the provincial government of Tierra del Fuego and the federal administration led by President Javier Milei. Arriving at Ushuaia port on August 24, 2026, this Isle of Man-registered vessel has sparked outrage from Governor Gustavo Melella, who has labeled it 'British' and contested its right to dock. This controversy dates back to January, when the federal government seized control of the Ushuaia port, citing financial mismanagement by the provincial administration. Governor Melella condemned the docking of the tanker, asserting that it directly contravenes a 2011 law that prohibits British-flagged ships from receiving docking and services at provincial ports. He underscored this point while calling on the federal government to return control of the port to local authorities. The presence of the 'VS Promise' is seen as a direct affront to Argentina’s claims over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands, which Argentina asserts are illegally occupied by the United Kingdom. Notably, the tanker docked near a memorial dedicated to the 649 Argentine soldiers who perished during the Falklands War in 1982, heightening the sensitivity of this incident. While the vessel is registered in a self-governing British Crown Dependency, local leaders insist it must be regarded as a British-flagged ship under provincial regulations. Melella has criticized the Milei administration for what he describes as hypocrisy, highlighting the contradiction between the seizure of the port under the pretext of safeguarding national interests in the South Atlantic and the approval granted for a British vessel to dock at a significant port. After her brief stay, the 'VS Promise' departed on August 25, 2026, heading towards the Rio Cullen Marine Terminal with an estimated arrival date of August 26.

In a significant transaction, the chemical tanker duo, Hellespont Protector and Hellespont Pride, has been sold for an impressive $42 million. The deal, which involves undisclosed buyers, highlights the ongoing vibrancy in the Deepwater Port (DPP) trading sector. This acquisition underlines the continuous demand for capable vessels in the maritime market.