Discover the Regal-I: Ratings & Maritime News

The tanker 'Regal I' has departed from the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, following a series of Ukrainian drone assaults that took place on September 23, 2025, and intensified in the morning hours of September 24. Reports indicate that the vessel is fully loaded, as reflected by its draft measurements. Additionally, the Aframax-class tanker 'Navigator Ridge' (IMO: 9321689) has also set sail from the same port. Operations at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal and Transneft PJSC’s Sheskharis facility, both situated in proximity to Novorossiysk, resumed normal activity after a brief halt on September 23, initiated as a safety precaution in light of the drone incidents. On Wednesday, sirens echoed through Novorossiysk as local authorities issued warnings about potential follow-up drone strikes. The recent attacks resulted in injuries to two workers, leading to the temporary suspension of in-office operations; employees are currently working from home to ensure their safety.

In a significant maritime transaction, Eurotankers has successfully sold one of its vessels for a commendable price of $21 million to a group of buyers based in Greece. This deal marks another milestone in the shipping industry, reflecting the growing interest of Greek companies in expanding their fleets. The specifics of the vessel involved in this sale will further highlight the dynamic nature of the maritime market.

On February 8, 2012, an incident occurred on the Mississippi River near New Orleans involving the vessel 'Asian Spirit', which was navigating towards Cristobal, Panama. At approximately 6:14 p.m., the 'Asian Spirit' encountered a barge that was being propelled by the tugboat 'Secretariat'. Fortunately, the damage resulting from this maritime collision was minimal, allowing both vessels to continue their operations with negligible disruption.