Deliver Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The tanker 'Deliver', suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, has been granted permission to exit French territorial waters as of July 23, following a ruling by the Marseille court. This decision comes after the vessel was fined for flag violations, which occurred after its interception by the French Navy on June 23 near Sicily during a routine flag verification. At that time, the 'Deliver' was sailing under the Cameroonian flag and was en route from the Russian oil port of Primorsk, situated close to the Finnish border, heading towards Singapore via the Suez Canal. Notably, the ship was recently removed from the Cameroonian registry by the country's Ministry of Transport on May 29, prompting further scrutiny. After being escorted by the French Navy to the port of Fos-sur-Mer near Marseille, French authorities initiated an investigation into the vessel's flag discrepancies. On July 22, the judicial court in Marseille mandated the owning company to pay a fine as part of a plea-bargaining agreement (CRPC), due to the failure to provide evidence of the ship’s nationality. The exact amount of the fine has not been disclosed. This case was made public through an announcement from the Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture in conjunction with the Marseille Public Prosecutor's Office and the Bouches-du-Rhône Prefecture. In a parallel effort, France is reinforcing its sanctions approach against vessels linked to the Russian shadow fleet by updating its Military Programming Law passed by Parliament in early July. Following the fine payment, the company committed in writing to secure a new flag once the detention order is lifted. As a result, the 'Deliver' departed French waters shortly thereafter, heading towards Sicily. It’s important to highlight that the tanker has been on the European Union's sanctions list since February 2025, with the list further expanded on July 23. This interception marks the fifth instance of a suspected shadow-fleet tanker being apprehended by French forces since September 2025.

Ongoing investigations into a flag-registration violation involving the tanker 'Deliver' continued to unfold, as reported by the Marseille prosecutor's office on June 29. The vessel, currently immobilized off the coastline of Fos-sur-Mer, arrived on June 26, during which the captain was taken into custody. However, the authorities lifted the detention on June 28, allowing the captain to rejoin the ship, though the 'Deliver' remains under administrative detention. It is crucial to note that the 'Deliver' was included in a list of vessels deregistered from the Cameroonian flag as of May 29, issued by the Cameroonian Ministry of Transport. In early June, the Cameroonian government decried the fraudulent and abusive use of its flag, referencing another vessel linked to the Russian ghost fleet, the 'Tagor', which also faced interception by French forces in the Atlantic. The 'Deliver' is now the fifth tanker allegedly tied to the ghost fleet that France has seized since September 2025, following the interception of the 'Tagor' on May 31, and other vessels named 'Deyna', 'Grinch', and 'Boracay', which were stopped in the Mediterranean during March and January of 2026, and September 2025, respectively. As of June 30, the 'Tagor' remains impounded as investigations continue.

On June 23, 2026, the French Navy successfully intercepted the tanker 'Deliver', which is believed to be associated with the elusive Russian Shadow Fleet. The vessel, carrying a diverse crew of 25 members from four different nationalities, was apprehended as it navigated near the scenic island of Sicily. This bold operation came in response to violations of international maritime regulations. The 'Deliver', which had departed from the Russian port of Primorsk on June 5, was reportedly en route to Singapore, with an estimated time of arrival set for June 30, as indicated by its AIS transmissions. In a well-planned inspection under Article 110 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, French armed forces boarded the tanker to ascertain its true nationality, as it was suspected of operating under a false flag. Following the boarding, the vessel was escorted by French Navy ships to an anchorage, where further inspections could be conducted. This mission was part of a collaborative effort led by the European operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, with vital support from French allies including the United Kingdom. The interception of the 'Deliver' marks the fifth such operation carried out by France against suspected Russian shadow tankers. Previous boardings included the 'Tagor' on May 31 in the Atlantic Ocean and the 'Deyna' and 'Grinch' in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this year, alongside the 'Boracay', which was seized off the coast of Ushant in September 2025. Currently, the 'Tagor' remains impounded, while the 'Deyna', 'Grinch', and 'Boracay' were allowed to depart after incurring substantial fines amounting to several million Euros. To view more details about the operation, visit: https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/2070078777443410023.

The tanker 'Deliver', which was redirected to the western Mediterranean on June 23, arrived in the Gulf of Fos, Bouches-du-Rhône, on the evening of June 26, following an escort by French Navy vessels. Currently moored at position 43° 22' N 004° 59' E, the vessel is being held under the jurisdiction of the Marseille public prosecutor as part of a preliminary investigation concerning alleged violations of its flag state's regulations. In order to facilitate the ongoing inquiry and maintain public safety, exclusion zones have been established, prohibiting access within a 500-meter radius by sea and extending 1.5 nautical miles and 1,000 feet above the tanker. Officials from the prefecture have urged the public to adhere strictly to these restricted areas to prevent any disruption of the governmental operations associated with the investigation.

In a noteworthy maritime transaction, a vessel has been successfully sold for $13.2 million to Greek buyers known as Andromeda. This development highlights the ongoing interest and activity in the global shipping market, as buyers and sellers navigate the intricate waters of maritime commerce.

In a recent incident at the Fujairah Offshore Anchorage, the captain of the Indian-flagged tanker MT Jag Laadki has been prohibited from commanding any vessels at the port following a series of collisions. According to a document issued by the Port of Fujairah, the captain is now banned from any operations at this crucial maritime hub. Alongside the ban, the port authorities have levied a significant fine of approximately $22,000 against the vessel's operations. The unfortunate accidents took place on February 23, 2023, when MT Jag Laadki struck two anchored LNG carriers, the Al Khattiya and the Iglc Anka, while navigating among other vessels in the busy anchorage of the United Arab Emirates.

On February 23, 2017, the LNG tanker 'Al Kahttiya' encountered significant damage after colliding with the vessel 'Jag Laadki' while moored at Fujairah Anchorage in the Gulf of Oman. The impact resulted in breaches to two ballast tanks of the Al Kahttiya, although fortunately, there was no resulting pollution. The collision caused extensive damage to the ship's hull, puncturing it both above and below the waterline on the starboard side, along with compromising the deck – which was found to be dented and bent. The Al Kahttiya had dropped anchor at Fujairah on the same day, having made its way from Thamesport on February 6. At the time of the allision, the vessel was engaged in burning off residual LNG still present within its pressure tanks, which are considered empty only when completely devoid of LNG. The ship will need to achieve this status before being granted permission to continue to port for necessary repair work. Photo documentation of the incident can be found here: http://www.tradewindsnews.com/incoming/article1218873.ece5/BINARY/Al%20Khattiya1.jpg and http://www.tradewindsnews.com/incoming/article1218872.ece5/BINARY/Al%20Khattiya%201.jpg.