Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Caruzo

The maritime landscape witnessed a significant event on October 25, 2025, when the oil tanker 'Caruzo' found itself under the scrutiny of Tokyo MoU inspectors at Dongjiakou. During a thorough port state inspection, officials uncovered a total of 14 deficiencies, marking two of these as serious enough to warrant detention. This marked the first time the 'Caruzo' docked at Dongjiakou. Inspectors meticulously examined the vessel's certificates and safety management records in compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, highlighting the emphasis on maritime safety and regulatory compliance.

Euronav NV has confirmed the successful sale of its Suezmax tanker, the Cap Laurent (IMO 1234567), a 1998-built vessel with a deadweight tonnage of 146,145 dwt. The ship was purchased by a group of Indian owners for a total of USD 22.25 million. This transaction marks a significant capital gain of approximately USD 11.1 million, which will be reflected in the company’s financial statements for the fourth quarter. Following this sale, Euronav's available credit under its USD 750 million revolver facility will see a reduction of USD 11.5 million. The transfer of ownership was officially completed on November 26, 2015, marking a new chapter in the vessel's journey.