MV Arvin

History
Name
  • Volgo-Balt 189 (1974–1997)
  • Arvin (1997–2021)[1]
Owner
  • USSR/Russia (1974–1992)
  • White Sea & Onega Sg Co (1992–1997)
  • Delphin Maritime Co Ltd (1997–2009)
  • RE Sg & Trade Ltd (2009–2013)
  • Arvin Sg Ltd (2016–2021)
OperatorTesoro Marine LLC
Port of registry
  • USSR/Russia (1974–1992)
  • Malta (1992–2013)
  • Cambodia (2013–2016)
  • Malakai Harbor, Palau (2016–2021)
In service1974
Out of service2021
Identification
FateSank after breaking up in heavy seas
General characteristics
TypeGeneral cargo ship
Tonnage3509 t
Displacement4761 t
Length114 m (374 ft 0 in)
Beam13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Draught3.85 m (12 ft 8 in) (summer)
Installed power1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
PropulsionDiesel
Speed6.5 knots (12.0 km/h; 7.5 mph)
Capacity4,724 m3 (166,800 cu ft)
Crew12
Notes[1]

MV Arvin was a Ukrainian bulk cargo ship that ran aground in the south of France in 1999, then broke in two and sank in heavy seas off the coast of Bartin, Turkey, in 2021. A video of the ship breaking apart was posted on YouTube.[2] Six of the 12 crew aboard survived the sinking, with three dead recovered and three of the six missing but presumed dead.

  1. ^ a b "ARVIN, General Cargo Ship - Details and current position - IMO 8874316 - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. ^ MV Arvin Moment of breaking of the ship (Video) #shipwrecks #Ship_Accident, 17 January 2021, retrieved 27 July 2023