6 November 2025
Latsco Marine Management Inc. confirms a security incident on board its managed vessel, Hellas Aphrodite (IMO: 9722766).
The incident occurred at approximately 11:48 hours local time (UTC+4) on 6 November 2025, while the vessel, carrying a cargo of gasoline, was transiting from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa (approx. 550nm off coast of Somalia).
All 24 crew are safe and accounted for, and we remain in close contact with them.
Latsco Marine Management Inc. has activated its emergency response team, and is coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued safety and welfare of the crew.
For security reasons, we will not be providing further information at this time.
Hellas Aphrodite (IMO: 9722766) is a 49,992-dwt product tanker, built in 2016 and registered in Malta.
