What Crew Members Say About Bull

On March 14, the Istanbul Strait saw the deployment of tugs 'Kurtarma 7' and 'Kurtarma 9', which successfully took the bulk carrier 'Bull' in tow. This vital operation was aimed at transporting the vessel to the Yalova shipyard area for necessary repairs. The bulk carrier had sustained damage due to an incident involving a UAV in Romanian waters on March 5, highlighting the increasingly complex challenges faced in maritime navigation today.

On March 4, 2026, a significant maritime incident occurred as the bulk carrier 'Bull,' which was carrying corn, was struck by a Russian drone in the waters close to Chornomorsk, a crucial port in the Odesa region of Ukraine. The attack took place around 9:40 PM as the vessel was making its way out of the port, bound for the Bosphorus Strait. The drone strike inflicted severe damage to the ship's superstructure. During the incident, two crew members from Sri Lanka sustained injuries and were promptly medevaced to Romania for urgent medical care. In the aftermath of this alarming event, official agencies are actively gathering data and coordinating efforts among relevant authorities to ascertain the full details and assess the potential repercussions for shipping activities in the Black Sea region.

On the morning of October 17, 2023, three significant vessels—'Bull', 'Ramus', and 'Bahar K'—set sail from the ports of the Odesa Region, navigating through the newly established temporary Black Sea corridor. The cargo ship 'Bull' had previously docked at a Ukrainian port for loading on October 12, while 'Ramus' and 'Bahar K' entered the corridor a day later, on October 13. Additionally, the vessel 'Briza' made its entrance into one of the Black Sea ports on the same day, October 17. According to the Center for Transport Strategies, a total of 33 ships have successfully traversed this alternative route set by Ukraine to access the Odesa ports. Including five vessels that have remained in ports since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, the tally for exit ships has reached 24. Overall, the number of vessels moving in both directions along the corridor amounts to an impressive 57.

A fresh charter deal has been successfully finalized, with a vessel set for delivery in Brest at a daily rate of $11,000. The ship will embark on a journey from Murmansk, eventually making its way back to the Continent under the management of Norden. This agreement marks a significant step for the company as they continue to expand their operational footprint in the maritime industry.