Security Overview

The crude oil tankers NISSOS SIFNOS and MARATHI were involved in separate security incidents at and near the CPC Marine Terminal off Novorossiysk during the early hours of July 30, 2026.

NISSOS SIFNOS was hit by a drone while at an offshore loading point. A fire developed near the vessel's cargo-deck oil intake manifolds and was extinguished by the crew with assistance from three CPC support vessels.

MARATHI was approaching the terminal to load crude when it was reportedly struck approximately six nautical miles from the facility. Its operator reported that a resulting fire was extinguished by the crew.

All crew members aboard both vessels were reported safe. No oil spill or other pollution was reported

Security Situation & Developments

  • At approximately 1:48 a.m. local time on July 30, CPC reported an incident involving NISSOS SIFNOS at an offshore loading point.
  • A fire developed near the vessel’s cargo-deck oil intake manifolds. The crew and three CPC support vessels extinguished the fire.
  • Loading to NISSOS SIFNOS was stopped while an initial damage assessment was conducted.
  • CPC reported that NISSOS SIFNOS remained afloat and stable. Its operator later said the vessel sustained minor damage and that all crew members were safe.
  • During the same period, MARATHI was affected approximately six nautical miles from the terminal while approaching to load crude.
  • MARATHI's operator reported that the vessel was struck by two projectiles of unknown origin. The resulting fire was extinguished by the crew.
  • All personnel aboard MARATHI were reported safe and accounted for.
  • CPC suspended terminal loading operations following the two incidents but reported that its pipeline facilities continued to operate normally.

Risk Exposure & Impact

The confirmed impact was limited to fires and reported vessel damage aboard NISSOS SIFNOS and MARATHI. No injuries or pollution were reported.

Oil loading at the CPC Marine Terminal was temporarily suspended while the incidents and vessel conditions were assessed. Available reports did not confirm the duration of the suspension or quantify shipping delays and commercial losses.

Vessel Monitoring

Verified AIS data and subsequent port-call records can help monitor the movements of NISSOS SIFNOS and MARATHI, including possible inspections, repairs, anchorage periods or destination changes.

AIS information can show vessel movements but cannot determine the cause of an incident or identify the origin of a drone or projectile.

Track live vessel movements near CPC Marine Terminal and monitor the affected vessels on ShipFinder.