Greek-flagged tanker hit by unidentified object outside CPC terminal at Novorossiysk, minor damage, operator says

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-14T12:24:29+00:00

A Greek-flagged tanker, Maran Homer, was struck by an unidentified object while awaiting cargo at the Caspian Pipeline Terminal. The incident caused minor damage but no injuries, and the vessel has since departed.

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2026-03-14 12:24:29

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ATHENS, March 14 (Reuters) - A Greek-flagged tanker, Maran Homer, was hit by an unidentified ‌object on Saturday, as it was awaiting orders to enter the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) Terminal at Novorossiysk, ⁠its manager Maran Tankers said.

The vessel, which was sailing outside Russian territorial waters and expected to receive a cargo of Kazakh crude oil, was hit at approximately 4:35 ‌a.m. ⁠local time (0135 GMT).

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“There were no injuries and the crew is safe,” Maran tankers said ⁠in a statement, adding that only minor material damage was noted ⁠to the ship’s deck and equipment.

The vessel has ⁠already sailed from Novorossiysk, the company said.

Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Editing by Toby Chopra

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