Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Faxon

Three Iranian tankers have successfully reached Venezuelan waters, navigating around U.S. sanctions with strategic maneuvers. The 'Forest' made its way to El Palito on September 29, 2023, to deliver a cargo of crude oil. Following close behind, the 'Fortune' arrived on October 1, 2023, joined shortly after by the 'Faxon'. Collectively, these vessels transported an impressive 823,899 barrels of Iranian fuel and various oils. Notably, the 'Faxon' was spotted cruising along the coast of Guyana on the same day as its arrival in Venezuelan waters. To evade detection, all three tankers took a lengthy detour through southern Africa before heading to the Caribbean, opting to turn off their tracking systems in order to sidestep U.S. sanctions.

On May 28, 2020, the Iranian oil tanker 'Faxon' made headlines as it became the fourth vessel in a flotilla to reach Venezuelan waters. Under the careful watch of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), this tanker entered Venezuela's Exclusive Economic Zone early in the morning. The 'Faxon' set its course for the Amuay Refining Complex, situated in the Los Taques municipality on the Paraguaná Peninsula, in the State of Falcón. Providing security for the passage was the frigate 'Guaquerí - PO 11', ensuring safe arrival amidst the delicate geopolitical landscape. This delivery of gasoline is a pivotal outcome of the energy cooperation agreements forged between Iran and Venezuela, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations.

On April 4, 2010, the Iranian oil tanker 'Iran Faraz' found itself under siege, targeted by four speed boats associated with Somali pirates while navigating towards Izmir, Turkey, from Bandar Bushehr in southern Iran. Quick thinking and decisive action were crucial as the Iranian naval fleet, patrolling the region, responded to an SOS distress signal emitted from the tanker. Thanks to their rapid intervention, the attempted hijacking was thwarted and the crew remained unharmed. As a result, 'Iran Faraz' is now en route to Turkey, unharmed and secure.