Iranian officials recently seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, confiscating over 2 million liters of suspected smuggled fuel. The vessel’s 17-member crew, including the captain, has been arrested. The ship’s identity is undisclosed, as authorities conduct tests to confirm the fuel’s type and legality.
A cargo ship collided with an oil tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off the coast of Hull, England, causing both vessels to catch fire. Video footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the ships. Fortunately, all 37 crew members on board were safe, with one individual hospitalized.
The Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker Chrysalis, previously targeted by Yemen’s Houthis, successfully passed through the Red Sea this week, per the Suez Canal. This voyage, following the militia’s ceasefire announcement, signals a return to normalcy for shipping companies. Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority views the Chrysalis’ transit as a step towards regional stability.
A Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, the Eventin, was stranded in the Baltic Sea but has been safely brought to the German island of Rügen. Carrying 100,000 tons of oil, it is being held by two tugs near the port of Sassnitz. German authorities are deciding on the next steps for the tanker.
Finland’s public transport agency found serious deficiencies in the Eagle S tanker, suspecting it of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. The vessel, carrying Russian oil, is banned from operating until repairs are made. NATO plans to increase its presence in the region due to outages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A Finnish court has denied the release of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging undersea power lines and telecom cables in the Baltic Sea. Owned by Caravella LLC FZ, the tanker remains seized as authorities investigate. Baltic nations are on high alert, with NATO increasing presence in the region.
The owner of the oil tanker suspected of damaging a subsea power line and telecom cables in the Baltic Sea is requesting the release of the ship. Finnish authorities seized the Cook Islands-registered Eagle S, believed to have caused the destruction. The incident has put Baltic Sea nations on high alert amid tensions.
The Finnish coast guard has responded swiftly to an oil tanker’s engine failure in the Gulf of Finland, dispatching a patrol vessel and tugboat to prevent environmental damage. The tanker, M/T Jazz, anchored south of Hanko Peninsula, was en route to Russia without cargo. Cooperation between authorities and crew is crucial in managing the situation effectively.
Finnish authorities seized control of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia. The vessel, registered in the Cook Islands, was boarded in the Baltic Sea. The incident is being investigated as grave sabotage, with the cargo linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
A Russian oil tanker split apart during a storm in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil. One person died, and another ship was damaged. Ukraine accused Russia of controlling the strait. Putin ordered a rescue operation to minimize the impact. Specialists are assessing the damage, and the cause of the incident is unclear.
India’s largest oil refiner is aiming to boost energy security by purchasing or leasing VLCCs. This will be done through a newly incorporated subsidiary. Discussions have also begun to structure deals for overcoming government restrictions. Additionally, they may consider joint ventures and investing in LNG vessels in the future.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 13 Jun 2022 to 19 Jun 2022 in descending…
