MT Kairos

MT Kairos is a Chinese-owned, Gambian-flagged crude oil tanker.

2025 drone attack

On 28 November 2025, while approximately off the coast of Kocaeli Province, Türkiye on route to Russia from Egypt, Kairos as well as the tanker were attacked by Sea Baby unmanned surface vehicles operated by the 385th [Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade (Ukraine)|385th Unmanned Surface Vehicles Brigade], Security Service of Ukraine.
In response to a mayday call, assistance was rendered by the Turkish rescue ship as well as several boats of the Directorate General of Coastal Safety. The crew of twenty-five were safely evacuated to Kefken with no significant injuries.
Ukraine officially claimed responsibility for the attack.