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UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in
Updated : 1 day, 23 hours ago IST
Two oil tankers caught fire near Iraq after being struck by an "unknown projectile," with UKMTO reporting all crew are "evacuated and safe." This follows a surge in maritime attacks amid regional conflict, drawing a sharp response from India and warnings from President Trump regarding the
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India seized three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, reports Reuters
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade, Reuters reported on Monday citing a source.
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US forces seize two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Atlantic
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The US Coast Guard seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian-flagged vessel, in the North Atlantic as part of sanctions enforcement. One tanker had evaded US forces for weeks, escalating tensions with Russia over illicit oil trade.
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After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlanti
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The United States on Wednesday stated that it has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, M/V Bella 1, in the North Atlantic Sea after weeks of pursuit by the US Coast Guard warship after it evaded a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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Tanker hanker: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker being pursued by US
Updated : 2 months ago IST
As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 has been trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a fortnight.
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US imposes new sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The move is part of President Donald Trump's renewed efforts to increase pressure on the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuel
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a lengthy statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Venezuela has been designated a "foreign terrorist organisation" and accused the Maduro government of using oil revenues to fund "drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder and kidnapping."
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Ukraine hits Russian oil tankers with underwater drone in Black Sea
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, a Ukrainian security official has confirmed -- marking the latest escalation in Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Moscow's oil exports
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PM Modi attends India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India Maritime Week 2025 has brought together participants from over 100 countries, 500 exhibitors, and more than one lakh delegates to forge partnerships that will shape the future of global maritime trade.
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India to build own fleet of oil tankers, aims to cut USD 8 Billion charter
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India is planning a major shift in its energy shipping strategy by building its own fleet of oil tankers to reduce the massive freight costs currently paid to foreign vessel operators, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday.
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"Inappropriate and counter-productive": Russia over US oil pressure on Ind
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Russia on Thursday slammed the US for its "inappropriate and counter-productive" demands that India stop unloading Russian oil tankers. The US had set a deadline of February 27 for India to comply.
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Ukraine hits Russian oil tanker with sea drone
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a Ukraine Security Service source, a drone carrying 450 kilogrammes (992 pounds) of TNT struck the Russian-flagged ship the Sig. According to Russian authorities, the strike left a hole in the engine room of the ship at the waterline on the starboard side, prompting the 11-pe
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