Gas-Nero Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a troubling incident in the maritime sphere, the LPG tanker 'Gas Aura' was attacked by a drone near Kavkaz, Russia, on July 15, 2026. The drone strike resulted in injuries to two crew members, who were Filipino nationals. Immediately following the attack, the injured seafarers were swiftly transferred to the second tanker, 'Gas Nero'. On the next day, July 16, the 'Gas Nero' successfully facilitated a medical evacuation, transferring the wounded personnel to a Turkish Coast Guard helicopter stationed off the coast of Sinop. After ensuring the safety of the injured crew, 'Gas Nero' resumed its journey through the Black Sea. However, fate dealt another blow when the tanker was struck by another drone, igniting a fire within one of its forward tanks. The crew promptly requested urgent assistance, prompting the dispatch of a firefighting tug coordinated by the Samsun Port Authority in Turkey. Thanks to the quick response and skilled operations of the firefighting team, the blaze was effectively contained and extinguished. In the aftermath of this dangerous encounter, 'Gas Nero' was directed to a shipyard near Sürmene, Trabzon, for necessary maintenance and repairs. The tanker arrived at the shipyard on July 17, where it is now awaiting the initiation of repair work, contingent upon the completion of preparations for its entry into the facility. For additional coverage and visuals, refer to the links: [Deniz Haber Report](https://www.denizhaber.net/drone-saldirisina-ugrayan-gas-nero-trabzonda-haber-125395.htm) , [Samsun Hedef Halk Gazetesi Video](https://www.facebook.com/SamsunHedefHalkGazetesi/videos/karadenizde-dron-sald%C4%B1r%C4%B1s%C4%B1na-u%C4%9Frayan-gas-nero-isimli-lpg-tankerinde-%C3%A7%C4%B1kan-yang%C4%B1n/1733087021072271/).

In a significant maritime transaction, a fleet of vessels has been sold en bloc alongside the Gas Icon for an estimated price of $2.70 million per unit. This lucrative deal has been secured by buyers in Vietnam, marking a notable event in the maritime industry. The sale reflects ongoing interest and investment in shipping assets by Vietnamese entities, signifying robust growth in the sector.