Iran seizes tanker US prosecuted for sanctions busting
This was in “retaliation for oil theft by the American regime, and [the vessel is] being transferred to the ports of the Islamic Republic for delivery to judicial authorities”.
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Frontline ditches Euronav tanker tie-up plan
“We regret that we could not complete the merger as envisaged in July 2022, as that would have created the by far largest publicly listed tanker company,” said Frontline CEO Lars Barstad.
Indonesia releases Iran oil tanker seized four months ago
Indonesia released on Friday an Iranian-flagged ship it had seized four months ago over suspected illegal transfer of crude oil, an Indonesian official and Iranian state media said on Saturday.
Tanker ‘hijacked’ off UAE now in Iran, says UN agency
A US-sought oil tanker "hijacked" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after allegedly smuggling Iranian crude oil is back in Iranian waters, a United Nations agency said.
French navy and UN intervene to stop Libya-bound tanker
A French navy frigate intervened along with the United Nations to stop a tanker as it was on its way to load refined petroleum products from an eastern Libyan port in violations of sanctions, leaving it loitering offshore for almost a week.
Tripoli port shelled as ceasefire wavers
The port of Tripoli was struck by projectiles on February 18, Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has said, which nearly hit an LPG tanker.
Chinese shipyards in the shadow of coronavirus
The short-term impact of the coronavirus has been seen almost entirely on demand, reducing China’s need for oil and LNG supplies.
GECF concerned as sanctions threaten Yamal LNG expansion
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has expressed “deep concern” about sanctions in the gas sector, the group has said after a meeting in Moscow.
Seized British-flagged tanker prepares to leave Iran
The Stena Impero tanker is "preparing for departure from Bandar Abbas" after being seized in Iran, a spokesman for owner Stena Bulk has said.
Iran releases seven crew from UK-flagged tanker
Iran has released seven crew members from detained British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero and they have flown out of Iran, according to the ship's owner.
Iran tanker signals it’s heading for Greece on leaving Gibraltar
The Iranian supertanker detained last month on suspicion of hauling oil to Syria in violation of European sanctions set sail from Gibraltar waters after being released by the British territory and is now signaling Greece as its next destination.
Government ‘deeply concerned’ by seizure of oil tanker in Persian Gulf
The Government said it remains "deeply concerned" by the "unacceptable" seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker by Iranian authorities in the Persian Gulf.
UK in talks with US to boost protection for Gulf shipping over Iran threat
The U.K. is in talks with the U.S. and other allies about beefing up their military presence in the Persian Gulf to deal with the rising threat to shipping posed by Iran.
UK backs White House assessment blaming Iran for oil tanker ‘attacks’
Britain is currently backing the US in its assessment that Iran is responsible for suspected attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Foreign Secretary has said.
Saudi Arabia says two oil tankers sabotaged
Saudi Arabia has said two of its oil tankers were sabotaged off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in attacks that caused "significant damage" to the vessels, one of them as it was en route to pick up Saudi oil to take to the US.
Cyberhawk reduces tanker inspection time with UAVs
Technology specialist Cyberhawk has used UAVs to complete an inspection of an oil tanker, seven times more quickly than through traditional means.
Oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crewmen goes missing off West Africa
An oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crewmen has gone missing off the coast of West Africa.
China to send robot submarine down to sunken oil tanker
Preparations are under way to send a robot submarine to explore a sunken Iranian oil tanker where all 32 crew members are believed to have died, Chinese officials said.
Rescuers expand search for survivors of tanker fire
Rescue ships looking for 31 missing crew members from a burning oil tanker have expanded their search area to more than 1,000 square miles (2,600 sq km), authorities said.
Fire crews attempt to put out blaze on oil tanker off China
Firefighting vessels have resumed attempts to put out a blaze aboard an oil tanker in the East China Sea, according to media reports.
Explosion on burning oil tanker forces suspension of rescue efforts
An explosion has rocked a stricken oil tanker off the coast of Shanghai, forcing maritime authorities to suspend firefighting and rescue efforts.
Divers find remains of mission sailors after oil tanker crash
US military divers have recovered the bodies of all 10 sailors killed in a collision between an American destroyer and an oil tanker near Singapore.
Rogue wave in Bay of Biscay sideswipes tanker
Footage has emerged online showing a 'rogue' wave hitting a shipping tanker as it sails through the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic.
Iraq to acquire “large fleet” of tankers for OPEC transport
Iraq is planing to acquire a "large fleet" of tankers in a bid to transport OPEC crude to global markets.
Oil tankers used to store millions of barrels as land sites fill
Oil companies booked tankers to store as many as 9 million barrels of crude in northwest Europe amid signs that space in on-land depots is filling up, a ship-operator said. The glut could get bigger still, given the region is scheduled to load the most cargoes in 4 1/2 years next month.