Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Nautilus-I

In a significant escalation of tensions over oil exports, Iraq has officially barred three oil tankers from loading crude at its ports. The banned vessels include two Suezmax tankers, the United Carrier and United Dynamic, along with the Panamax tanker Nautilus. This decision comes amid ongoing disputes between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) concerning direct crude oil exports made by the KRG against Baghdad's wishes. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) issued a notification regarding the ban that was reviewed by Platts. Though the notice, distributed late last month, did not specify reasons for the prohibition, industry insiders suggest that the ban is a response to the tanks' engagement in transporting crude on behalf of the KRG. Confirming the announcement, various charterers reported receiving directives from SOMO, instructing them to avoid using these specific vessels for any loading activities involving Iraqi crude oil. As one of the world's largest crude oil exporters, Iraq finds itself in a complex dispute over oil sales with the KRG, complicating the dynamics of crude export in the region. The oil industry remains on alert as the situation continues to develop.