Aqua-Titan Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a significant development, the tanker 'Aqua Titan', laden with Russian Urals crude oil, docked at the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) for the first time since the onset of recent Middle Eastern tensions. Originally embarking from Primorsk, Russia, and headed to Rizhao Port, the vessel was compelled to reroute to Mangaluru due to evolving geopolitical circumstances. The Aqua Titan successfully reached the Single Point Mooring (SPM), a floating offshore terminal within the New Mangalore Port, late on the night of March 21, 2026. Carrying approximately 96,000 metric tonnes of Russian Urals crude, the tanker’s cargo is designated for processing by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). The ship's arrival is poised to alleviate the regional supply concerns, marking a noteworthy moment in the current maritime landscape.

The 'Aqua Titan', a tanker loaded with Ural crude oil from Primorsk, has altered its course on January 18, 2026. Originally heading to Rizhai, China, the vessel made a significant diversion in the South China Sea, redirecting its route to Mangalore, India. This change comes in the context of escalating tensions related to the ongoing US-Iran war, raising questions about global oil trade routes and security. The 'Aqua Titan' is now expected to arrive in Mangalore by March 21, showcasing the impacts of geopolitical events on maritime logistics.