Stavros

The 'Stavros' has transported coal from a port in Russia after European Union sanctions on the commodity had come into force. It completed loading of 53,000 tons of coal at the Taman Bulk Cargo Terminal on Aug 29, 2ß22, and arrived at a port near the city of Iskenderun in Turkey on Sep 5. The 'Stavros' is managed by Athens-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime. It was not clear if the coal originated in Russia or who ultimately owns the vessel, while the final destination and use of the consignment is unknown. The ban on Russian coal imports began on Aug 10, following a wind-down period of four months. The commission issued a clarification last month to make underline that the sanctions prohibit EU companies from providing services, such as financing or insurance, to any coal shipments originating in Russia.

to Greek buyers, for a price in the region of $13.4m.

The "Nord Manatee", en route from Bordeaux to St. Petersburg, experienced high levels of sulphur in the engine on Feb 2, 2019, at 6.15 p.m. in position 51 15.3358 N, 001 58.4734 E, in the northeast bound lane of the traffic separation zone of the Dover Strait. The vessel is underway at 7.30 p.m., ETA St. Petersburg Feb 7.