Stock image of the MT PVT AZURA.
Editor’s Note — October 28, 2026
gCaptain has retracted its article, “Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected to Arrive in Norfolk on November 2,” concerning the tanker PVT AZURA (IMO 9423683).
The vessel’s commercial operator has informed gCaptain that the ship is carrying liquid fertilizer, not Russian diesel as originally reported, and has provided supporting cargo documentation. The operator also disputed the article’s characterization of the vessel’s previous cargo history.
In light of this information, gCaptain can no longer substantiate the original reporting and has withdrawn the article.
We regret the error.
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