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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Green News

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.

No Comment

Mauritius is racing against time to reduce oil spill damage

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

Green News

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.”

Green News

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?

Greece

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.

Iran

Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

Iran

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.

Iran

'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.

United Kingdom

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.