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Chevron Tanker Struck by Drone Near Black Sea Terminal
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A Chevron tanker was hit by a drone near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal at Novorossiysk on the Black Sea. The vessel's managing company reported no visible damage, and the ship has since departed the area.
A Chevron tanker, the Yasa Polaris, was struck by a drone on Monday near a major oil terminal on the Black Sea. The incident was confirmed on Wednesday by its managing company, Yasa Tanker.
The event occurred in the vicinity of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal located at the port of Novorossiysk. The CPC terminal is a significant hub for oil exports in the region.
According to Yasa Tanker, an inspection of the vessel revealed no visible damage to the hull. The company also stated that the incident resulted in no pollution or environmental damage. The Yasa Polaris has since sailed away from the area.