Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Gas-Aura

On the evening of July 24, 2023, twelve Filipino crew members from the tanker 'Gas Aura' returned home after enduring a harrowing ordeal in the Black Sea. The crew members had survived two separate attacks on their vessel while it was anchored in the region, first on July 12 and again on July 15. Their safe arrival was marked by an emotional reunion with families at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) - Terminal 3, as they arrived aboard Turkish Airlines Flight TK084. This incident highlights the growing concerns over maritime safety in international waters.

On July 15, 2026, the 'Gas Aura', an LPG tanker, fell victim to a drone attack near Kavkaz, Russia, resulting in injuries to two Filipino crew members. The injured personnel were promptly evacuated to another Panama-flagged LPG vessel, the 'Gas Nero'. The following day, July 16, the 'Gas Nero' successfully transferred the injured crew to a Turkish Coast Guard helicopter stationed off the coast of Sinop. After ensuring the safety of the injured individuals, the 'Gas Nero' continued its journey through the Black Sea but faced its own peril shortly thereafter. A subsequent drone strike resulted in a fire in one of its forward tanks, prompting the tanker to call for emergency assistance. Turkey’s Samsun Port Authority coordinated the response, dispatching a firefighting tug to manage the situation. Remarkably, despite the adversities, the 'Gas Nero' was able to resume its voyage and reached Trabzon for essential repairs on July 17, showcasing the resilience of maritime operations in challenging conditions.