Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Boris-Vilkitsky

The maritime community is on alert following a significant breach of navigational safety protocols by the tanker 'Boris Vilkitsky.' This vessel recently entered the Kara Sea while attempting to reach the Sabetta LNG Plant, despite being woefully unfit for navigating icy conditions. A Bureau Veritas inspection revealed that the ship has been operating with critical flaws, notably non-functional stern thrusters and a malfunctioning port steering column since March 10, 2018, which severely impacted its ice class capabilities. On April 16, 'Boris Vilkitsky' successfully loaded a cargo of LNG destined for France, but by April 20, it remained anchored off Sabetta, most likely under detention due to its failure to comply with the North Sea Route Navigational Safety Rules.