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IMO: 9321201
Oil Products Tanker, Marshall Islands
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Vessel Details
MMSI
538008858
Callsign
V7A2841
Width
32.0 m
Length
228.0 m
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Nicholas
2024-01-04
Position: Deck Officer
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Latest News (1)
Robbery Incident on Grace Victoria Tanker Near Lagos Anchorage
On September 23, 2019, at 03:15 a.m., the vigilant watchmen aboard the oil tanker 'Grace Victoria' reported a security breach while the vessel was anchored securely in Lagos. The crew spotted two intruders loitering near the forward cargo tanks, prompting immediate action. One of the robbers aggressively confronted the watch-keeper, displaying threatening behavior. In response to the alarm raised by the crew, a Nigerian Navy patrol boat swiftly arrived on the scene to conduct a thorough search of the area surrounding the tanker. Preliminary investigations revealed that a segment of the vessel’s razor wire had been tampered with, and the vapour locks on the forward cargo tanks had been pried open, raising serious security concerns for maritime operations in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
🛢️ Did Velos-Sapphire have any oil spills or pollution incidents?
Based on available news reports, Velos-Sapphire has been mentioned in connection with spill-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning spills. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.