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On January 14, 2018, at 1:30 a.m., the VF Tanker 1 encountered an underwater rock south of Kea, situated at coordinates 37°34' N and 24°16' E, specifically in the Koundouros region. The collision resulted in a minor breach in the ballast tank at the foreship, however, it thankfully did not lead to any marine pollution. After the incident, the vessel was able to free itself without external assistance and was subsequently escorted by the Aegaias to an anchorage at Lavrion. Authorities prohibited the tanker from leaving the anchorage until the necessary repairs were completed and a maintenance certificate from the attending classification society was provided. A preliminary investigation was initiated by the Central Port Authority of Lavrion regarding the incident. The VF Tanker 1 was on a voyage from Tanger to Istanbul with a crew of 12 members on board. It was moored at Istanbul anchorage on January 29, followed by its arrival at Tuzla on January 30.

On February 7, 2014, at 8:50 a.m., a maritime incident occurred in the Azov Sea involving the cargo vessel m/v 'Volgo-Balt 236' and the 'VF Tanker-1.' Both vessels were navigating as part of an ice convoy from Eysk port to the Kerch Strait, according to reports from odin.tc. The collision resulted in significant hull damage above the waterline for both ships. Following the incident, icebreakers were deployed to escort the damaged vessels to Kavkaz port for thorough assessments of the incurred damages. By February 10, both vessels had made their way into the Kerch Strait, with the tanker heading towards Feodosia port and the freighter on its route to Bandirma.