Reviews & Ratings for the Kapitan-Yakovlev

The sanctioned vessel 'Taimyr' made a noteworthy port call in Barentsburg, Svalbard on December 22, 2025. This vessel, which is included on the sanctions lists of both the United States and Ukraine due to its role in transporting Russian weaponry, departed from Murmansk on December 19. After its brief stay, the 'Taimyr' returned to sea on December 26, heading back to Murmansk. Owned and operated by TC Nord Project, a shipping firm located in Arkhangelsk, the 'Taimyr' and its fleet have been under sanctions imposed by Ukraine and the US since May 2022 as a result of their involvement in Russian military logistics. Interestingly, neither the European Union nor Norway has enacted similar sanctions against TC Nord Project or its fleet. The specific cargo aboard the 'Taimyr' during its recent voyage to Barentsburg remains undisclosed. However, it is speculated that the recipient of this shipment was likely Arktikugol, the state-owned coal mining enterprise of Russia, which operates within Barentsburg—a Russian settlement located on Norway's Arctic archipelago. This settlement operates under Norwegian legislation, governed by the Svalbard Treaty. In a related context, the 'Kapitan Yakovlev', another vessel linked to Russian military supply chains, recently called at the Norwegian archipelago in September. This ship, owned by the Northern Shipping Company, has been under US and Ukrainian sanctions since May 2022 due to its documented participation in weapons deliveries in the Black Sea amid Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Notably, as it entered the occupied port of Sevastopol, the captain of the 'Kapitan Yakovlev' disabled the ship's AIS tracking system, raising further concerns regarding its activities.

In a significant development, the sanctioned vessel 'Kapitan Yakovlev' made its arrival in Barentsburg on September 11 at 9 a.m. The ship, which departed from Murmansk on September 8, was en route to Svalbard. Governor Lars Fause announced on September 30 that an inspection of the vessel would take place. Owned by Northern Shipping Company, the 'Kapitan Yakovlev' has been under US and Ukrainian sanctions since May 2022 due to its involvement in transporting military supplies for the Russian armed forces and its connections with the Russian Ministry of Defense. Notably, neither the European Union nor Norway has placed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company or its fleet. Following its stop in Barentsburg, the ship set sail again on September 12, with its next destination being Gemlik, projected to arrive by October 20.

The 'Kapitan Yakovlev', a vessel currently under sanctions by the United States and Ukraine, is heading towards Svalbard, with an expected arrival in Barentsburg on September 11, 2025. As the ship approaches territorial waters, it is anticipated that customs and police will conduct a routine inspection. The sanctions stem from allegations that the 'Kapitan Yakovlev' was involved in transporting arms for Russia. While the specific cargo remains undisclosed, it is suspected to be connected to Russian coal mining operations. Notably, the Northern Shipping Company, the owner of the ship, has not faced any sanctions from either the European Union or Norway.

On July 19, 2018, at precisely 10:12 a.m., the vessel 'Kapitan Yakovlev' encountered a grounding incident at the Kronshtadt anchorage, situated close to St. Petersburg. The ship, laden with 4,200 tons of steel, was in transit towards the Moby Dick Cargo Terminal when the mishap occurred. Fortunately, within an hour, the skilled crew and the tugboat 'Litke' collaborated effectively to refloat the vessel. The 'Kapitan Yakovlev' was subsequently brought to its berth without any recorded damages or leaks, ensuring a safe and successful resolution to the incident.

In a maritime incident on October 1, 2015, the cargo vessel "Kapitan Yavoklev," on its journey from Antwerp, encountered trouble and ran aground near Ternezen at buoy 25 Bravo around midday. The vessel remained stranded until 4:20 p.m., when it was successfully refloated by the tugboat "Multratug 29," with the assistance of "Multratug 22." Following its refloating, the vessel was then secured by the tugboat "Gent" which guided it towards the Put van Terneuzen for necessary inspections. Additionally, during the salvage operation, the tugboats "St. Annastrand" and "En Avant 10" were on standby, ready to assist if required. After completing surveys at approximately 2 a.m. on October 2, the "Kapitan Yavoklev" continued its journey, arriving at the roro pontoon in the Quarles port of Flushing, where it made berth at 4 a.m. This incident highlights the critical role of tugboats in maritime salvage operations. A detailed Dutch report, complete with photographs, can be found at http://www.tugspotters.com/site/content/2015/10/kapitan-yukovlev-vlot-getrokken-na-stranding-te-terneuzen/