Reviews & Ratings for the Galaxy

On December 16, 2024, during a Foreign Affairs Council meeting, the European Union introduced a significant new sanctions package, adding 52 vessels, including the ship 'Galaxy', to its sanctions list. These vessels have been identified by the EU as critical facilitators of Russia’s military operations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Many of the sanctioned ships are reportedly engaged in evading the newly established oil price cap and are linked to arms shipments and the transport of illegally obtained grain. With this latest enforcement, the total number of vessels under EU sanctions has reached 79, underscoring the union's determination to disrupt the logistics supporting Russia's war efforts. In addition to the vessels, sanctions also extend to 54 individuals and 30 entities recognized as contributors to Russia's military capabilities, including firms and individuals from China and North Korea accused of providing dual-use materials. Notably, the sanctions specifically target two high-ranking North Korean officials and several Chinese individuals and companies. This comprehensive sanctions package aims to escalate operational challenges for Russia by restricting access to European ports and maritime services.

A new charter has been successfully arranged for the transportation of 100,000 metric tons of dirty cargo originating from Murmansk, Russia, to the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. This charter was finalized on November 8, 2019, and the rate has been established at WS 105, reflecting current market trends in the maritime shipping industry.

On September 2, 2019, at 08:20 Moscow time, the Korolev Prospect, a notable LNG-powered Aframax crude oil tanker from Sovcomflot, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by navigating the entire length of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) solely on liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel. This remarkable journey marks a pivotal moment in maritime history as it represents the first time a large-capacity oil tanker has successfully completed the NSR using cleaner, environmentally friendly energy. The tanker, on its voyage from Cape Zhelaniya to Cape Dezhnev, covered a distance of 2,118 nautical miles in just 7 days and 6 hours, maintaining an impressive average speed of 12.2 knots. This achievement underscores Sovcomflot's commitment to promoting sustainable shipping practices while demonstrating the potential of LNG fuel in the maritime industry.