Video: Russian Drone Hits Product Tanker in Black Sea

 

 

 

 

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Turkish-owned product tanker was struck off the coast of Ukraine by a Russian drone (Ukrainian Navy)

Published Dec 13, 2025 7:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

A Turkish-owned product tanker was struck by a Russian drone after the vessel departed Ukraine bound for Egypt. The Ukrainian Navy released a video of the strike, reporting that the crew was uninjured, and the vessel was damaged but proceeding on its trip.

The product tanker Viva (16,116 dwt) is registered in Tuvalu and owned by Turkish shipping company Chemtankers Shipping. The vessel was built in 1999 and has been operating for the Turkish company since 2023. 

According to the report from the Ukrainian Navy, the vessel had loaded a cargo of sunflower oil.

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Gibraltar Investigation: Fatal mooring accident onboard tanker

 

 

 

 

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HM Government of Gibraltar has issued an investigation report into the fatal mooring accident on 20 May 2025 aboard the Gibraltar-registered tanker Nisyros. 

The incident 

On the afternoon of the 20 May 2025, the pumpman of the Gibraltar Registered tanker Nisyros was fatally injured whilst operating the port forward mooring winch during heaving in excess rope becoming entrapped in the mooring rope around the winch and sadly died of multiple injuries.

At the time of the accident the pumpman was alone on the fo’c’sle as the AB (Deck) had moved to a position further

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Third Shadow-Fleet Tanker Hit by Suspected Ukrainian Drone-Boat Attack

 

 

 

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Smoke and flame envelop Dashan's stern (Via Ukrainian social media)

Published Dec 10, 2025 3:06 PM by The Maritime Executive

Russian and Ukrainian sources report that Ukraine's covert operations agency has attacked another Russia-facing "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea. If accurate, it would be the third strike on a foreign-flag tanker in a month by Ukraine's drone-boat units.  

The target vessel has been named as the Dashan (ex name Mianzimu, IMO 9299666), a 2005-built Suezmax of 165,000 dwt. According to Ukrainian accounts, the vessel was under way for Novorossiysk to take on a load of Russian oil. 

Dashan is associated with the former Gatik Ship Management fleet, and is sanctioned by the European Union and the UK for suspicious transactions involving Russian oil.

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El pesquero FV FASTNET, de armador gallego, pero abanderado en Francia, queda a la deriva y embarranca cerca del puerto irlandés de Dingle, después haber desembarcado la pesca.

AEMC y varias fuentes.

Los catorce miembros de la dotación –no todos son marineros como dicen los medios españoles- han sido rescatados por un helicóptero de la Guardia Costera irlandesa.

El FV Fastnet tiene 33 m de eslora y fue construido en el año 2000. SE desconocen las causas por las que se produjo la parada de su motor principal, a la salida de puerto, y su deriva hacia los acantilados rocosos de Bínn Bán, Kerry.  

El estado de la mar era favorable y a visibilidad no era buena, por lo que las tareas de recate resultaron arriesgadas.

En los últimos años han sido muchos los pesqueros de armadores españoles que han sufrido accidentes graves en las aguas irlandesas. 

 

The 96% Problem: Breaking the Accident Chain at Sea

 

 

 

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From Error to Negligence: A Guide to Safety Culture & Legal Seafarers Liability


When ships collide, catch fire, or run aground, investigations often reveal the same sobering truth: human error played a decisive role. Despite advanced technology and strict regulations, seafarers remain both the strongest link and weakest point in maritime safety chains.

Research shows that human factors contribute to 75-96% of maritime accidents, making the study of errors, faults, and negligence critical for every professional mariner seeking to protect lives, vessels, and careers at sea.

What you'll learn in this analysis

This examination breaks down complex maritime safety concepts into practical knowledge that working seafarers can immediately apply:

Error vs. Fault vs. Negligence: We'll clarify these often-confused terms. Below is

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