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Grinch

IMO Number
9288851
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Flag
Comoros

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
620999912
Callsign
D6A3911
Width
44.0 m
Length
249.0 m
ITF_Abandonment_Status
Open
ITF_Abandonment_Date
13 Feb 2026
ITF_Seafarers_Count
26
ITF_Seafarer_Nationalities
India
ITF_Port
Marseille
ITF_Country
France

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Latest News

Shadow Vessel 'Grinch' Cleared to Depart French Waters After Hefty Fine
Feb 18, 2026

The tanker known as 'Grinch', linked to dubious affiliations with the Russian shadow fleet, has been released from its three-week detention in the vicinity of the Marseille‑Fos oil terminal. French au...

ITF Flags Abandonment of Vessel GRINCH
Feb 13, 2026

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has received a report regarding the abandonment of the vessel GRINCH (IMO: 9288851). This troubling incident has been logged under the following d...

After Investigation, Captain of Tanker 'Grinch' Returns to Duties Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
Jan 29, 2026

The captain, hailing from India, of the tanker 'Grinch' has been permitted to resume his responsibilities aboard the vessel after an inquiry led by Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone. Currently, he...

Detention of Captain from Suspected Shadow Tanker 'Grinch' in Marseille
Jan 26, 2026

An investigation is underway in Marseille following the detention of the 58-year-old Indian captain of the tanker 'Grinch'. Authorities are probing whether the vessel was operating under a false flag....

France Takes Control of Russian Tanker Operating Under False Flag
Jan 22, 2026

In a bold maritime operation on January 22, 2026, French forces successfully intercepted the Russian-affiliated tanker 'Grinch' as it navigated the Mediterranean Sea, departing from the Russian port o...

Vessel Change of Hands: UK Buyers Acquire Ship for $13.5 Million
Nov 13, 2018

In a notable transaction, a maritime vessel has been sold for an impressive $13.5 million to Union Maritime, a buyer based in the United Kingdom. This recent acquisition underscores the ongoing activi...

Core Petroleum Secures New Charter at $14,000 per Day
Feb 05, 2013

In a noteworthy development within the maritime industry, Core Petroleum has finalized a charter agreement, securing a vessel at a rate of $14,000 per day. This strategic move highlights Core Petroleu...

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