Working Conditions Aboard the Nissos-Antimilos

In an intriguing development within the maritime industry, the tankers 'Agios Gerasimos', 'King Philippos', and 'Nissos Antimilos' are undertaking extensive detours of several thousand miles to transport crude oil from Russia’s Baltic Sea to markets in Asia. These vessels are currently navigating around the African continent, with a likely destination in India. Additionally, a fourth tanker, 'Amades', appears poised to follow the same extended route. The motivations behind these unusually lengthy journeys remain unclear. However, it is worth noting that numerous shipowners, including those based in Europe, are steering clear of the Red Sea due to increasing threats of Houthi attacks on maritime trade.