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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Danish swimmers occupy North Sea to demand ban on oil exploration

The Greenpeace activists want to prove that Denmark isn't as green as people think.

18/08/2020

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Mauritius is racing against time to reduce oil spill damage

The ship has spilled more than 1,000 tons of fuel already.

17/08/2020

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Mauritius oil spill: Volunteers use hair and stockings to limit damage

“We will never be able to recover from this damage. This is a full-blown ecological disaster.”

10/08/2020

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Human hair and dog fur may be the secret weapon to fight oil spills

Could this organic solution help reduce plastic waste and the disastrous effects of oil spills?

22/07/2020

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Sailors kidnapped in armed attack on Greek tanker near Cameroon

Greek authorities said an armed group boarded the tanker and ordered eight members including the 45-year-old captain to leave.

31/12/2019

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Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

22/09/2019

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Iran seizes oil tanker allegedly smuggling diesel fuel to UAE: ISNA

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized an oil tanker headed for the United Arab Emirates for allegedly smuggling 250,000 litres of diesel fuel, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported on Monday.

16/09/2019

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'Iran to release seven crew members of detained tanker'

The ships owner has welcomed 'this positive development', but no release date has been confirmed by Iranian authorities. 16 crew members will remain on board to maintain the vessel's safe operation.

04/09/2019

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Gibraltar 'unable' to detain Iranian oil tanker

An Iranian oil tanker seized on suspicion of illegally shipping oil to Syria will not be detained by Gibraltar despite a US warrant to seize it.

18/08/2019

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US makes last-ditch bid to seize Iranian oil tanker Grace 1

The United States has made a last-ditch attempt to stop an Iranian oil tanker from leaving Gibraltar.

17/08/2019

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Iran compelled to show 'it can stop tankers if it feels like it'

Iran has seized another foreign tanker in the Gulf, according to the country's state media.

05/08/2019

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British and Iranian forces trade blame over ship seizures

Two-way radio exchanges have emerged between British and Iranian forces over the seizure of ship.

21/07/2019

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UK offers release of Iran tanker if oil isn't bound for Syria

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the tanker detained near Gibraltar could be released if the UK receives guarantees that its oil isn't bound for Syria.

14/07/2019