Circon Vessel Reviews and Specifications

Following a recent drone strike on the cargo vessel 'Circon' in the Azov Sea, the health status of four Azerbaijani seafarers—Rashad Madatkhanov, Samid Ibadly, Emin Valekhov, and Namig Jafarli—has been reported by Farhad Mamedov, the head of the Azerbaijani community in Yeisk. Mamedov noted that the condition of two of the seafarers is categorized as moderate, while the other two are stable. He visited the injured crew members at the trauma unit of Yeisk Central Hospital, ensuring their immediate necessities were met. The seafarers received care from both the Azerbaijani diaspora in Yeisk and officials from the Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia, who checked on their well-being and needs. Although they were scheduled to be discharged on June 8, this was postponed due to missing paperwork that was lost during the attack on the vessel. The Azerbaijani Embassy is actively assisting in providing the necessary documentation for the release of the injured crew members. For further visuals and updates, you can visit the following link: https://1news.az/en/news/20260606142013411-On-the-condition-of-Azerbaijani-citizens-injured-as-a-result-of-a-drone-attack-on-ships-in-the-Azov-Sea-photo.

In a harrowing incident on the night of June 5, 2026, at approximately 12:45 a.m., two cargo vessels, the 'Natra' and 'Zirkon', were struck by drone attacks while navigating in ballast toward Rostov-on-Don for grain loading in the Taganrog Bay of the Sea of Azov. The Taman Sea Rescue and Coordination Center has confirmed that five seafarers lost their lives in this distressing event. The 'Natra', which was on its way from Bartin with 12 crew members aboard, suffered four drone strikes that tragically resulted in the deaths of both the captain and the chief officer. A fire ignited on board, but the crew managed to extinguish it. Nevertheless, the vessel sustained significant damage and required towing support, prompting the dispatch of two tugboats to the site. Simultaneously, at around 1:55 a.m., the Palau-flagged 'Zirkon', with 14 crew members, was attacked, sustaining four hits on its superstructure. This assault ended in the loss of three crew members' lives. The surviving team quickly abandoned the burning vessel in lifeboats, and fortunately, they were rescued by three nearby ships and taken to the port of Yeysk. All crew members were Azerbaijani nationals, reportedly hired as mercenary sailors. The maritime community mourns the tragic loss of these brave individuals. For further insights into the incident, a video can be viewed here: [Video Link](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZMqCLlA050/).

On the evening of November 18, 2012, the general cargo vessel Circon found itself aground in the Azov-Don sea canal at coordinates 47 05N 039 06E. The vessel was en route from Rostov-on-Don to Kavkaz port, carrying a substantial cargo of 4,153 tons of barley. Fortunately, the Circon was successfully refloated on the evening of November 19, thanks to the prompt response from a tugboat dispatched from Taganrog port. By the morning of November 20, the vessel was safely positioned within the Azov-Don canal, with no damages reported. Stay updated with similar maritime news at Maritime Bulletin, http://www.odin.tc.