Oil tanker

Europe News

German customs seize Russian 'shadow fleet' ship, local media say

The oil tanker 'Eventin', believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade sanctions, was already towed into safer waters by a German tugboat in January after it was discovered adrift in heavy seas off the Baltic coast.

21/03/2025

Tech News

Could tech onboard ships in North Sea collision have prevented crash?

Various technologies would have been onboard the Stena Immaculate and the Solong at the time they collided in the North Sea. Why didn't they stop a collision?

14/03/2025

Green News

Marine animals could ‘choke on oil’ after UK crash, experts warn

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is assessing what counter pollution action is needed, as people voice concern for porpoises and seabirds.

11/03/2025

United Kingdom

Dozens brought ashore in oil tanker and cargo ship North Sea collision

An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off the UK coast near Hull, causing a fire. A major rescue operation is under way involving lifeboats and helicopters.

10/03/2025

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Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Advance with Technical Barrier Completion

Rescuers are monitoring over 910 km of the Black Sea coast, working to clean up the oil spill from the Volgoneft tankers, which leaked around 1,500 tons of fuel oil each.

17/01/2025

Germany

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker to safer waters

The oil tanker Eventin is believed to be part of Moscow’s efforts to evade sanctions - Greenpeace says it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

11/01/2025

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Environmental disaster in the Black Sea

Russian regional authorities reported on Tuesday that around 35km of coastline had been contaminated by oil after two ships were badly damaged by storms in the Kerch Strait . A state of emergency has been declared in several districts.

18/12/2024

Russia

Oil stains wash ashore after storm damages Russian oil tankers

One of the two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm in the Kerch Strait on Sunday spilled an estimated 3,700 tonnes of oil.

17/12/2024

Europe News

Two Russian oil tankers badly damaged in storm in Kerch strait

The Volgoneft-212 tanker has run aground and one of its 13 crew members has died. The others were rescued, Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said on Sunday.

15/12/2024

Yemen

EU naval mission attempts to salvage burning oil tanker in Red Sea

A new attempt has begun to try to salvage an oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, an EU naval mission announced.

14/09/2024

Yemen

Greek-flagged oil tanker on fire and appears to be adrift in Red Sea

The Sounion has 150,000 tons of crude oil aboard and is a “navigational and environmental hazard,” the EU's Aspides naval mission said on Thursday.

24/08/2024

Economy

Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers?

Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat.

15/11/2023

Green News

The UN is racing to prevent one of the worst oil spills of all time

Eight years after the Safer super tanker got stranded in the Red Sea, the UN has reached a 'critical milestone' for averting disaster.

31/05/2023

Oman

Israeli-linked oil tanker hit by 'projectile' off coast of Oman

The ship's owner said there were no reports of any injuries or pollution, although the vessel suffered "some minor damage".

16/11/2022

United Kingdom

Cargo ship beached after colliding with vessel in bay of Gibraltar

A government spokesperson said that the situation was under control and that no one was injured in the collision.

30/08/2022

Greece

Greece renews calls for Iran to release two oil tankers and crew

The vessels were seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Persian Gulf in May.

14/06/2022

Green News

Mysterious bacteria found in the Arctic can break down oil and diesel

Marine bacteria in the Canadian Arctic are capable of biodegrading diesel and oil, according to a new study.

16/08/2021

Oman

Two Europeans killed in incident on board oil tanker off Oman coast

Two Europeans have died after an incident off the Oman coast on board the oil tanker Mercer Street, the ship's owners have confirmed.

30/07/2021

Afghanistan

Fuel tanker blast at Afghan-Iran border causes huge fire and injuries

The explosion at the Islam Qala crossing in Afghanistan's western Herat province caused a massive fire that consumed more than 500 trucks carrying natural gas and fuel.

13/02/2021

Sri Lanka

Tanker fire off Sri Lanka now under control, says navy

Sri Lankan officials have warned massive environmental damage is possible if the MT New Diamond vessel leaks or explodes.

05/09/2020