Nissos-Tinos Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The tanker 'Nissos Tinos' is gearing up to transport a significant cargo of crude oil from Ceyhan, Turkey, to an undisclosed location, raising eyebrows given the current political climate. On October 4, 2025, this vessel arrived at the port of Ceyhan, where it loaded 33,830 tons of crude oil, with plans to depart on October 6 at 6:38 a.m. local time. While the final destination remains unannounced, the ship's previous voyages have frequently ended at Ashkelon in Israel. Prior to its latest stop, the 'Nissos Tinos' embarked from Ceyhan on September 23 and reached Ashkelon by September 25. Earlier, it traveled from Novorossiysk, Russia, departing on September 10 and returning to Israel on September 20. Ceyhan plays a crucial role in the energy supply chain as part of BP’s Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, which facilitates the movement of Azerbaijani crude oil. A portion of this oil is dispatched to Israel, constituting nearly 30% of the nation’s crude oil imports. A recent report titled “Energy Embargo for Palestine” raises serious concerns, suggesting the oil from the BTC pipeline may be utilized to fuel Israeli fighter jets. The report posits that Turkey could be breaching international laws against genocide should the International Court of Justice in The Hague determine Israel's actions in Gaza meet such criteria. In a recurring pattern, the 'Nissos Tinos' disables its tracking systems after departure, leaving no official trace of its route. However, researchers from the Palestinian Youth Movement and the No Harbor for Genocide organization managed to piece together its journey using satellite imagery and commercial data, demonstrating that the tanker unloaded its cargo in Israel. Interestingly, another tanker, 'Kimolos', followed a similar path when it left Ceyhan on September 27, initially claiming to head for Port Said, Egypt, yet also reappearing in Ashkelon. The 'Kimolos' is on a blacklist of 36 vessels identified by No Harbor for Genocide for allegedly supplying fuel and military equipment to Israel amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza. Despite Turkey’s embargo on trade with Israel, initiated in May 2024, the Stop Fuelling Genocide campaign indicates that crude oil shipments between the two nations persisted without interruption by November of the same year. For those interested, additional details along with photos can be found in the original report: https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/10/07/greek-ship-transports-oil-turkey/?amp

The tanker 'Nissos Tinos', carrying a crew of 24, was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency on September 14, 2021. The vessel was found approximately 27.5 nautical miles southwest of Sekincha while en route from Singapore to Tanjung Pelepas. Reports indicate that the tanker anchored without the necessary permissions. As of September 16, the ship has been relocated and is currently moored at Kukup Anchorage, positioned at 01° 16.74' N and 103° 25.58' E.