Vessel
CIRCON
IMO 8887519
CargoBuilt 1972Active
3,994
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
3,775
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1972
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Particulars
- IMO
- 8887519
- MMSI
- 511100811
- Call sign
- T8A3989
- Flag
- PW
- Type
- General Cargo
- Length (LOA)
- 138.8 m
- Beam
- 16.7 m
- Home port
- —
PWOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- —
- Operator
- Riverwind Trade· Turkey
- Technical manager
- Riverwind Trade
- Commercial manager
- Riverwind Trade
- Class society
- —
- Design DWT
- 4,903 t
- Flag
- Comoros
- Built
- 1972
Turkey
ComorosTimeline
key events over the vessel's life- Casualty · War DamageNatra (IMO 8729975) / Circon (IMO 8887519) In the early hours of June 5, 2026,
- Built
Shipments carried
recent bills of ladingNo shipment records.
Inspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | Tekirdag | No | 7Water/Weathertight Conditions 03102 - Freeboard Marks Not As Required Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates 01104 - Cargo Ship Safety Radio (Including Exemption) Not Properly Filled Life Saving Appliances 11113 - Launching Arrangements For Rescue Boats Not As Required Safety Of Navigation 10114 - Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) Not As Required Safety Of Navigation 10138 - BNWAS Inoperative Fire Safety 07106 - Fire Detection And Alarm System Not Properly Maintained Life Saving Appliances 11113 - Launching Arrangements For Rescue Boats Inoperative Total 0 0 0 0 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Trabzon | No | 0 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Samsun | No | 11 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Decks - Corrosion) Other (Specify) |
| 12 Aug 2024 | Tekirdag | No | 3Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates 01123 - Continuous Synopsis Record Entries Missing; Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01314 - SOPEP Entries Missing; Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water 14802 - Ballast Water Record Book Not Properly |
| 17 May 2024 | Samsun | No | 0 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Yalova | No | 2Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01310 - Signs, Indications Not As Required Emergency Systems 04108 - Muster List Not Updated Total 0 0 0 0 |
Casualties
| Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | War Damage | Natra (IMO 8729975) / Circon (IMO 8887519) In the early hours of June 5, 2026, the cargo vessels Natra and Circon were attacked by drones while transiting Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov en route to Rostov-on-Don to load grain. The attacks resulted in five fatalities and three injuries among the 25 Azerbaijan nationals serving as crew. Natra (IMO 8729975): The vessel was struck by four drones at approximately 00:45 local time, resulting in two crew fatalities and a fire that the crew eventually extinguished. The vessel remained afloat awaiting tug assistance. Circon (IMO 8887519): At approximately 01:55 local time, the vessel was struck four times in the superstructure, causing a fire. Three crew members were killed, and the remaining crew abandoned the ship, were rescued by passing merchant vessels, and were subsequently transferred to Yeysk, Russia. Injuries and Response: Three injured crew members were hospitalized in Yeysk. The injured seafarers received initial assistance from a passing Russian vessel. Two tugboats were dispatched to assist the Natra. While Russian officials attributed the strikes to Ukrainian drones, Robert Brovdi, a Ukrainian drone commander, claimed responsibility for striking five "illegally loitering vessels" in the region, alleging that these ships had engaged in the theft of Ukrainian grain and the transport of military cargo and fuel. |