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Tanker Struck by Projectile off Al Faw

By John Lee. A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 28 nautical miles south-east of Al Faw today (Wednesday). The vessel's crew are reported safe and no environmental impact has been reported. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), authorities are investigating the incident. Vessels are advised to transit the area […]

Iraq Condemns Attacks on Oil Tankers in Territorial Waters

By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has expressed strong concern following attacks on two oil tankers operating within Iraqi territorial waters. According to SOMO, the tanker SAFESEA VISHNU, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and chartered by an Iraqi contracting company, and the tanker ZEFYROS, flying the Maltese flag and carrying condensate […]