Russia imposes state of federal-level emergency due to fuel oil spill in Black Sea

A state of federal-level emergency has been introduced following a fuel oil spill in the Black Sea caused by the tankers accident, the Russian Emergencies Ministry told TASS.

Damaged Russian cargo ships in Kerch Strait cause oil spill emergency

The damage sustained by two Russian oil tankers in a storm caused a spill of oil products in the waters of the Black Sea, the Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport reported on Sunday.

Philippines to deploy floating barrier to contain oil spill after tanker capsizes

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The Philippine Coast Guard planned Friday to deploy oil dispersant and floating barriers a day after a tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel sank off Manila.

Two Chinese Nationals dead after Vessel Capsizes, collided with tanker, in Philippines - Embassy

Two Chinese citizens died, and two others are missing after a vessel capsized near the Philippines' coast, the Chinese embassy to the Republic of the Philippines confirmed on Sunday.

In Bosphorus line of ships stretched for many kilometers, traffic south to north still prohibited

 

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Russia’s only tanker with oil to enter Bosphorus on Monday — Turkey’s authorities

 

The only Russian tanker with crude oil currently stuck near the Bosphorus will enter the strait on Monday, the Turkish Transport Ministry’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety said on Sunday.

Russia, Turkey Keep In Touch Over Maritime Traffic Issue Off Turkish Coast

Moscow and Ankara keep in touch over the maritime traffic issue off the Turkish coast, where a number of oil tankers have stuck, measures will be taken if needed, a source familiar with the situation told Sputnik on Thursday.

Shipping costs for Russian oil skyrocket ahead of new sanctions — Bloomberg

 

The costs of chartering vessels to ship Russian oil are skyrocketing as more tanker owners refuse to ship it on the eve of new EU sanctions, Bloomberg reported. Owners who are still willing to load Russian crude are attempting to charge more for the risk, the publication says.

Fuel-laden Ship Sinks Off Tunisia Coast - UrduPoint

A tanker carrying 750 tonnes of diesel fuel from Egypt to Malta sank Saturday in the Gulf of Gabes off Tunisia's southeast coast, sparking a rush to avoid a spill.

Oil tanker with 22 Indian sailors goes missing off West African coast

An oil tanker with 22 Indian crew members on board went missing off the coast of Benin in West Africa, according to a statement issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs.

Oil from Sunken Iranian Tanker May Have Reached Japan Shore: Coast Guard

Clumps of oil have washed up on the shores of southern Japan and there are fears they may be leaking from an Iranian crude tanker that sank in the world's worst such disaster in decades, the Japanese Coast Guard said Friday.

No efforts spared in rescue for tanker Sanchi: China

China has set up an efficient interministry coordination team to handle the aftermath of the sunken oil tanker Sanchi, which includes monitoring and cleaning up the marine oil slick that was left and conducting regular search and recovery operations, senior officials said on Friday.

Worse than Exxon Valdez? Fears rise ‘all fuel escaped’ from ill-fated Iranian oil tanker

Chinese authorities are struggling to contain what may be the worst oil tanker spill and environmental disaster of its kind in history, after the stricken Iranian ship. The Sanchi, finally sank over the weekend.

US Joins Search for Missing Crew After Vessels Collision off China's Coast

The US Navy has joined the rescue operation searching for the crew members of vessels that collided off China's eastern coast on Saturday, the navy's press service said in a press release on Monday.

Death toll from gasoline tanker fire climbs to almost 200 in Pakistan

The death toll in Pakistan's gasoline tanker fire has risen to almost 200 as some more victims of the incident succumbed to burn wounds on Thursday.

At least 10 dead, 25 trapped after explosions on oil tanker in Pakistan

Multiple explosions on an oil tanker being dismantled Tuesday in western Pakistan have left at least 10 people dead and injured 54, while some 25 are still trapped, an official told EFE.

No Risk of Oil Spill From Pemex Tanker on Fire in Mexican Gulf

A loaded oil tanker that caught fire on Saturday presents no risk to the environment, the company, which owns the tanker, said Saturday.