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VTS Vessel Monitoring System Launched in Iraqi Waters

By Editor on 23rd October 2026 in Iraq Transportation News, Security

By John Lee. A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system for monitoring and regulating the movement of ships in Iraqi territorial waters has been launched by the Iraqi Supreme Maritime Authority. The system is designed to track vessel entry and exit, improve navigational safety, and support maritime and commercial activity. According to the Ministry of Transport, […]

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Explosion Reported on Tanker at Khor Al-Zubair Anchorage

By Editor on 6th March 2026 in Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Iraq Transportation News, Security

By John Lee. Angola's Sonangol has reported an incident involving the oil tanker Sonangol Namibe (pictured) while anchored at Khor Al-Zubair in southern Iraq awaiting loading operations. Preliminary reports indicate that a localised explosion occurred on the vessel's deck on 5th March (Thursday). The tanker is registered under the Bahamas flag and is operating within the […]

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