The Tulip: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a remarkable achievement, the MT Mogra, a Suez Max tanker, has officially become the 1000th crude oil tanker to dock at the Single Point Mooring (SPM) facility of BPCL-Kochi Refinery. This significant milestone took place 19.2 kilometers off the picturesque coast of Puthuvypeen. The MT Mogra arrived carrying approximately 140,000 metric tons of Basrah light crude oil sourced from Iraq, marking an important moment in the operations of BPCL-Kochi.

In a significant maritime transaction, Mumbai's Aza Shipping has struck a deal to purchase the 16-year-old Suezmax tanker Sikinos from Greece's Kyklades Maritime Corp for a sum of $20 million, as reported by industry brokers. The Sikinos, boasting a deadweight tonnage of 150,709 dwt, was originally constructed in Japan. With this sale, Kyklades’ fleet is now reduced to 12 vessels, while the company is poised to enhance its capabilities with two additional Suezmax tankers currently under construction in Japan.