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Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Natra

IMO: 8729975

Multi Purpose Carrier, Vanuatu

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Natra - Multi Purpose Carrier vessel registered in Vanuatu

Vessel Details

MMSI

577453000

Callsign

YJWU5

Width

14.0 m

Length

115.0 m

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2025-03-30

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Latest News (1)

Tragic UAV Assault Claims Lives of Five Seafarers in Sea of Azov

Jun 05, 2026 15:32

In a shocking incident on June 5, 2026, at 12:45 a.m., the cargo vessels 'Natra' (IMO: 8887519) and 'Zirkon' faced devastating attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while navigating Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov. Both ships were transporting ballast to Rostov-on-Don for grain loading. According to the Taman Sea Rescue and Coordination Center, the assault resulted in the loss of five lives. The 'Natra,' which had sailed from Bartin with a crew of 12, suffered four UAV hits, leading to the tragic deaths of the captain and the chief officer. Although the crew was able to extinguish a fire onboard, the ship sustained significant damage and required towing assistance, prompting the dispatch of two rescue tugs to the scene. Around 1:55 a.m., the 'Zirkon,' flagged under Palau and carrying 14 crew members, was struck by four UAVs on its superstructure. This attack claimed the lives of three crew members. The remaining team members successfully evacuated the vessel in lifeboats as flames engulfed the ship. They were eventually rescued by three nearby vessels and brought to the safety of Yeysk port. All crew members involved in this tragic incident were Azerbaijani nationals working as mercenary sailors. The maritime community mourns the loss and highlights the ongoing threats posed by UAVs in international waters. For visual details of the aftermath, see the video coverage here: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZMqCLlA050/

Frequently Asked Questions

πŸ”₯ Were there any fires on Natra?

Based on available news reports, Natra has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Fire Incident Reported

🌊 Did Natra sink or have any sinking incidents?

Based on available news reports, Natra has been mentioned in connection with sinking-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning sinking incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Sinking Incident Reported

πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Was Natra involved in any pirate attacks?

Based on available news reports, Natra has been mentioned in connection with pirate-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning pirate attacks. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Pirate Attack Reported

πŸ’₯ Was Natra involved in any collisions?

Based on available news reports, Natra has been mentioned in connection with collision-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning collisions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Collision Reported

πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Was Natra involved in any migrant rescue operations?

Based on available news reports, Natra has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Migrant Operation Reported

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