Finance
Greek-flagged tanker hit by unidentified object outside CPC terminal at novorossiysk, minor damage, operator says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 14, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 14, 2026
Quick Summary
The Greek‑flagged tanker Maran Homer was struck by an unidentified object at about 4:35 a.m. local time (01:35 GMT) on March 14 outside the CPC terminal at Novorossiysk. The vessel sustained minor deck damage, no crew injuries, and has since departed the area.
Greek-Flagged Tanker Sustains Minor Damage After Incident Near Novorossiysk
Incident Details and Aftermath
Overview of the Incident
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.
Location and Timing
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).
Impact and Crew Safety
Damage Assessment
"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.
Vessel Status
The vessel has already sailed from Novorossiysk, the company said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Editing by Toby Chopra)
