Delta-Supreme Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On January 13, 2026, four oil tankers managed by Greek companies were reportedly attacked by drones near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Yuzhnaya Ozereyevka, close to Novorossiysk in Russia. The vessels involved in these incidents include the 'Delta Harmony' (IMO: 9408463), which was preparing to load oil from Tengizchevroil when a small fire erupted on board; fortunately, the fire was swiftly contained. Another vessel, the 'Matilda' (IMO: 9407457), was impacted by two drones, resulting in slight damage to its deck structure while it was operating in ballast nearly 30 nautical miles offshore from the CPC terminal, and was also scheduled to load from Karachaganak. In addition, the 'Freud' (IMO: 9804461) sustained damage to its starboard foreship and was engaged in transit along with the 'Delta Supreme' through the Bosphorus on January 18. All the ships were waiting to load at the CPC terminal in Novorossiysk, which plays a crucial role in the global oil supply chain, contributing over 1% of it and facilitating nearly 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports. The 'Freud' has since moved away from Russian territorial waters and is heading towards the Eastern Mediterranean, with a destination of Trieste expected by January 20, carrying CPC Blend—a crucial mix made primarily of Kazakh crude oil essential for fueling the Transalpine pipeline from the Siot terminal. The management of the 'Matilda,' operated by Thenamaris, confirmed the drone strike while the vessel was positioned at the roads of Novorossiysk, ensuring that authorities were promptly notified of the situation. Thankfully, all crew members aboard the 'Matilda' were reported safe, with no injuries and insignificant damage recorded. Initial evaluations indicated that the ship remains fully seaworthy and there was no pollution resulting from the incident. The Greek management continues to maintain contact with the ship's Master and the relevant maritime authorities. This series of drone attacks closely follows a significant escalation in airstrikes by Russia against Ukraine, which resulted in casualties—at least four deaths—and targeted major cities including Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight. The CPC terminal, crucial for exporting oil from western Kazakhstan, had previously been impacted by a strike on one of its three single-point moorings in early December, rendering it out of service temporarily.

Concordia Maritime, the Swedish shipping company, continues to strengthen its financial position by finalizing a notable sale and leaseback agreement for its suezmax tanker, Stena Supreme. In this latest transaction, announced earlier this month, Concordia has sold the vessel to a major Japanese ship owner. The agreement includes a 12-year bareboat charter that allows Concordia to retain operational control, with the option to purchase the tanker back starting in the third year. This deal is projected to close in late November, with a total value of $22 million, resulting in an accounting profit of approximately $1.8 million for the company. The move underscores Concordia's strategic approach to bolster its liquidity while securing long-term fleet management. For more details, visit the original source at Splash247.