MV Arvin

History
Name	Volgo-Balt 189 (1974–1997); Arvin (1997–2021);
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);
Operator	Tesoro Marine LLC
Port of registry	USSR/Russia (1974–1992); Malta (1992–2013); Cambodia (2013–2016); Malakai Harbor, Palau (2016–2021);
In service	1974
Out of service	2021
Identification	ITU: T8A2278; IMO number: 8874316;
Fate	Sank after breaking up in heavy seas
General characteristics
Type	General cargo ship
Tonnage	3509 t
Displacement	4761 t
Length	114 m (374 ft 0 in)
Beam	13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Draught	3.85 m (12 ft 8 in) (summer)
Installed power	1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
Propulsion	Diesel
Speed	6.5 knots (12.0 km/h; 7.5 mph)
Capacity	4,724 m3 (166,800 cu ft)
Crew	12
Notes

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

History
Name	Volgo-Balt 189 (1974–1997) Arvin (1997–2021)
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)
Operator	Tesoro Marine LLC
Port of registry	USSR/Russia (1974–1992) Malta (1992–2013) Cambodia (2013–2016) Malakai Harbor, Palau (2016–2021)
In service	1974
Out of service	2021
Identification	ITU: T8A2278 IMO number: 8874316
Fate	Sank after breaking up in heavy seas
General characteristics
Type	General cargo ship
Tonnage	3509 t
Displacement	4761 t
Length	114 m (374 ft 0 in)
Beam	13 m (42 ft 8 in)
Draught	3.85 m (12 ft 8 in) (summer)
Installed power	1,030 kW (1,380 hp)
Propulsion	Diesel
Speed	6.5 knots (12.0 km/h; 7.5 mph)
Capacity	4,724 m³ (166,800 cu ft)
Crew	12
Notes