Shipper from New Jersey criticizes ‘barbaric attack’ on tanker by ‘extremist’ Iran government
U.S.-Owned Tanker Under Attack in the Persian Gulf A U.S.-owned oil tanker has been left in a dire situation following a brutal assault by Iran, which ignited a fire on the vessel earlier this week. According to the ship’s owner, all 28 crew members were forced to leap into the water in the middle of […]
Four People Confirmed Dead in U.S. Air Refueling Tanker Crash in Iraq
U.S. Air Force Tanker Collision Claims Lives The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that four crew members from a refueling aircraft tragically lost their lives in a collision with another tanker on Thursday. Two Air Force KC-135 refueling tankers collided over Iraq around 2 p.m. ET, resulting in four fatalities and leaving another two […]
Four Servicemembers Confirmed Dead in Iraq Tanker Accident
Air Force Tanker Tragedy in Iraq The Army Department confirmed on Thursday that an Air Force refueling tanker sank over Iraq, resulting in the deaths of four crew members. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement on Friday indicating that a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker carrying six military personnel crashed in western Iraq. While the circumstances […]
What happens now as bitcoin falls below $69,500 and tanker assaults push oil prices back over $100?
Bitcoin experienced a decline in value, falling 0.8% in the last 24 hours and 4.3% over the week, sitting at $69,393 on Thursday morning. This drop followed attacks on two tankers in Iraqi waters, which sent Brent crude oil prices soaring past $100 a barrel. After a brief sense of optimism regarding the IEA’s suggestion […]
Oil prices fall close to $80 after the US retracts its statement about a tanker being escorted through the Strait of Hormuz.
On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets showed little movement as oil prices dipped following President Trump’s comments suggesting that a war with Iran could be contained. However, this drop was tempered by the White House retracting previous statements about U.S. Navy escorts for oil tankers navigating through a crucial Iranian shipping route. The Dow Jones Industrial […]
Numerous Russian tanker ships transporting restricted oil raise military concerns while passing through NATO waters.
A Russian-operated tanker, laden with millions in sanctioned oil, is navigating the English Channel, raising concerns about potential military tensions in NATO waters. This development occurs alongside escalating friction between Russia and NATO, prompting the Royal Navy to enhance surveillance of vessels that are subject to sanctions by the U.S. and its allies in one […]
Russian oil tanker allegedly using shadow fleet methods for Cuba delivery
A tanker thought to be transporting Russian fuel to Cuba is reportedly employing “black fleet” strategies, such as altering its signals and engaging in offshore transfers, according to a maritime intelligence firm, Windward. The vessel, named Seahorse, was detected off the U.S. East Coast recently, with its signal described as “roaming.” This maneuver occurs amid […]
U.S. forces stop runaway tanker in the Indian Ocean
U.S. forces in the Indian Ocean have successfully captured another tanker ship, a move announced by the Department of War on Tuesday. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers heading to and from Venezuela, a strategy ramped up following President Trump’s declaration in mid-December. The blockade aims […]
Oil Tanker Stopped near Cuba Refueled in Colombia
Colombia’s President Acknowledges Fuel Loading for Seized Tanker Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro confirmed on Sunday that the oil tanker, the Ocean Mariner, taken by the U.S. Coast Guard this month near Cuban waters, was loading fuel in Colombia. According to ship tracking data cited by various sources, the U.S. Coast Guard seized the vessel over […]
US troops board the Veronica III oil tanker following Trump’s quarantine breach
The Department of the Army announced on Sunday that U.S. military forces have seized a vessel in the Indo-Pacific region, which was trying to bypass a quarantine order from the Trump administration. According to a statement, the Veronica III was operating in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area when it was boarded without any issues. The […]