Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Lena-River

In a strategic move amid newly imposed EU sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), Russia orchestrated a dual ship-to-ship (STS) transfer involving four LNG carriers at Kildin anchorage, close to Murmansk. The operation took place between March 28 and March 31, 2025, and featured two vessels from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, the 'Nikolay Urvantsev' (IMO: 9750660) and the 'Vladimir Rusanov' (IMO: 9750701), coordinating with the 'Lena River' and 'Clean Vision' to facilitate the transfer of supercooled gas sourced from the Yamal LNG project, managed by Russian company Novatek. The 'Lena River' had made its way from China, departing at the end of 2024, and spent several weeks idling in the North, Celtic, and Barents Seas. In contrast, the 'Clean Vision' set sail from Mirs Bay, Shenzhen on February 21. Meanwhile, both the 'Nikolay Urvantsev' and 'Vladimir Rusanov' had recently departed from the Yamal LNG plant. Typically, a ship-to-ship transfer takes approximately 36 to 48 hours to complete, underscoring the complexity of maneuvering these vessels under the current geopolitical climate.

On the morning of November 13, 2020, a crew member aboard the tanker 'Lena River' was urgently airlifted for medical treatment off the coast of A Coruña, Spain. Salvamento Marítimo activated the Helimer 402 search and rescue helicopter following an emergency call received at 9:35 a.m. The vessel, which was navigating approximately 20 miles north of the iconic Tower of Hercules, was en route from Zeebrugge to Tangshan at the time of the incident. The patient, a Russian national, presented concerning symptoms including fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. Fortunately, prior to the incident, he had tested negative for coronavirus, alleviating some potential health concerns. The Helimer 402 helicopter successfully hoisted the individual and transported him to Alvedro Airport, where he was subsequently taken to Quirón Hospital in A Coruña for further medical care. This swift response highlights the critical role of maritime rescue services in ensuring the health and safety of seafarers in distress.

On Friday, October 4, 2023, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) proudly announced the delivery of the innovative liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel, Hull Number 2557, aptly named 'Lena River', during a ceremony at their state-of-the-art shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel will be chartered by Gazprom Marketing & Trading (GM&T) from the esteemed Greek LNG shipping operator, Dynagas, marking an extensive partnership that will last for several years. With this acquisition, 'Lena River' joins the fleet alongside the previously chartered 'Ob River'—renowned for being the world's inaugural LNG carrier to traverse the Northern Sea Route—and the 'Yenisei River', delivered just this past July. GM&T's growing LNG vessel fleet is crucial for bolstering its robust global LNG trading portfolio, designed to meet the rising demand for cleaner energy solutions. The 'Lena River' is equipped with advanced membrane tanks and boasts an impressive cargo capacity of 155,000 cubic meters. One of her standout features is the tri-fuel diesel-electric propulsion system, enhancing her operational efficiency and versatility. Moreover, this modern vessel is constructed to withstand harsh maritime environments, featuring a 1A ice class rating and specialized winterisation equipment that enables navigation through icy waters, including the challenging Northern Sea Route during open navigation. As GM&T continues to expand its influence in the global LNG market, the 'Lena River' is set to play a pivotal role in this trajectory.