Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Nordic-Zenith

On July 17, 2026, the Suezmax-class tanker 'Nordic Zenith' sustained damage during an unexpected drone attack while stationed at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal off the Black Sea coast of Russia. The vessel, which was chartered by the prominent U.S. oil company ExxonMobil for oil loading operations, faced a fire incident that was quickly brought under control. In the aftermath, 13 crew members were safely evacuated by nearby CPC vessels, while nine decided to remain aboard. Due to the extent of the damage, the 'Nordic Zenith' has been taken off the loading schedule and is currently deemed unfit for mooring or loading activities at the CPC terminal.

On July 17, 2026, the 'Nordic Zenith', a tanker under charter by the U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil (XOM.N), was targeted and hit by two drones while stationed near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal on Russia’s Black Sea coast. The attack resulted in a fire aboard the vessel, which was subsequently extinguished. In the wake of the incident, CPC vessels promptly facilitated the evacuation of 13 crew members, while nine crew members opted to stay on the ship. Due to the damage sustained, the 'Nordic Zenith' has been removed from the CPC loading schedule as it is currently unfit for mooring or loading operations at the terminal. The CPC operates a 940-mile oil pipeline that connects the oil reserves of Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, from where the oil is then shipped to global markets.