Arlan Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On November 16, the tankers 'Arlan' and 'Rodos' were in the midst of oil loading operations at the port of Novorossiysk when they became collateral damage in a Ukrainian missile and drone attack. The port had just resumed activity following a two-day halt due to the incident. The 'Arlan' sustained damage from shrapnel on both its deck and accommodation block; fortunately, no personnel were injured. Although the immediate damage was hastily covered, signs of the attack were still evident as the tanker transited the Bosphorus on December 2. The attack on November 14 temporarily halted oil exports from Novorossiysk, impacting operations equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, which represents approximately 2% of global crude supply. This significant assault on Novorossiysk marked the most severe Ukrainian attack on Russia's primary Black Sea crude export facilities to date, also damaging two oil berths. This event followed a series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian refineries, oil depots, and pipelines over several months. In October, Russian crude oil shipments from the Sheskharis terminal of Novorossiysk reached an impressive 3.22 million tonnes per day, supplemented by a total export of 1.794 million tonnes of oil products. The ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to affect the stability of maritime operations in the region.

On November 16, the tankers 'Arlan' and 'Rodos' resumed oil loading activities at the Novorossiysk Port, marking a return to normalcy after a two-day halt prompted by a significant missile and drone attack from Ukraine. This assault, which took place on November 14, led to a temporary suspension of oil exports from Novorossiysk, which accounts for 2.2 million barrels per day—approximately 2% of global oil supply. The recent strikes caused substantial damage to two oil berths in what is considered the most severe Ukrainian attack thus far against Russia’s critical Black Sea crude export facilities. This incident follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian refineries, storage facilities, and pipeline infrastructure over recent months. In October, Russian crude exports via the Sheskharis terminal at Novorossiysk reached 3.22 million tonnes per day, with a total of 1.794 million tonnes of oil products being exported from the port during the same month.

In a troubling incident on October 21, 2018, at 1 a.m., security forces aboard the anchored tanker 'Searacer' reported an alarming situation as two armed robbers, equipped with knives, boarded the vessel off the coast of the Philippines at coordinates 013 43 42N, 121 01 50E. Upon being alerted by the duty officer who activated the vessel's alarm system, the assailants made a hasty retreat in their motorboat. They managed to escape with stolen items that included six scupper plugs, two fire hose nozzles, and 15 hydrant caps. Such incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges faced by maritime operations in this region.

On the evening of February 21, the vessel SEARACER identified a partially submerged sailing boat northwest of Kefalonia, Greece. The distressed craft was reportedly carrying approximately 100 immigrants along with three individuals allegedly involved in facilitating the transit. This urgent discovery prompted immediate rescue efforts to ensure the safety of those on board.