Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Sonangol-Namibe

On March 5, 2026, the tanker 'Sonangol Namibe', which was traveling from Singapore to the Khawr Al Zubair LNG Terminal, experienced a serious incident while anchored near Iraq's Khor al Zubair port. The coordinates of the event were recorded at 29° 34' N 048° 51' E, approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of the coast of Kuwait. At around 1:20 a.m. local time, an unidentified small vessel approached the ship's port side, shortly before a loud explosion was reported. This blast resulted in a breach of the ballast tank, leading to a loss of contents. Fortunately, despite this damage, the empty Bahamas-flagged tanker managed to stay afloat. The 'Sonangol Namibe' is owned by the Angolan state oil company Sonangol but is operated by Stena Bulk as part of the Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool.

On April 14, 2019, at approximately 10 a.m., the tanker Sonangol Namibe encountered a serious security incident while anchored at the Visakhapatnam Single Point Mooring (SPM). Eleven intruders arrived in five boats and initiated boarding procedures by throwing a hook with a rope onto the vessel's railings. Fortunately, the crew quickly responded by sounding the alarm and mustering on deck. They successfully prevented the unauthorized individuals from accessing the accommodation areas within the tanker. Despite showing no overt aggression and refusing to vacate the ship initially, the intruders departed upon spotting a nearby pilot boat on approach. The incident was promptly reported to port authorities, ensuring full awareness of the situation. After securing the area, the Sonangol Namibe departed from Visakhapatnam on April 15, setting its course for Port-Gentil, Gabon, with an estimated arrival date of May 10.