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The US is seeking the seizure of the Motor Tanker Skipper and approximately 1.8 million barrels of crude oil linked to Venezuela's state company PDVSA due to alleged illegal activities.

Human Rights Monitoring Agenda has called for the release of four jailed tanker drivers in Lagos, who they say were wrongfully imprisoned after reporting an attack to the police.

The costs of chartering large oil tankers to transport crude oil from the Middle East to Asia have surged above $200,000 for the first time since 2020 due to escalating risks in the region.

Euroholdings Ltd., controlled by the Latsis family, is expanding its presence in the product tankers market with plans to acquire a new MR product tanker.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made controversial remarks regarding Ukraine and energy supplies, leading to international criticism and media attention.

Chen Zhangjie, the captain of the tanker Boracay, faces up to one year in prison in France for allegedly violating orders while Russian security agents monitored his crew.

A bounty of 500,000 euros has been posted on LinkedIn for information leading to the finding of a sanctioned supertanker, Omra, which is reportedly owned by a person on the sanctions list.

The U.S. has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated American oil sanctions.

The U.S. has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean this month as part of its efforts to enforce sanctions on vessels related to Venezuela.

A Russian tanker suspected of delivering oil to Cuba has been detected off the U.S. coast, utilizing deceptive tactics amid U.S. sanctions on Cuban oil imports.

The U.S. military has boarded a third tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated U.S. oil sanctions after tracking it from the Caribbean.

The U.S. has intercepted an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that was trying to evade a blockade against sanctioned ships heading to Venezuela, marking the third such seizure since Trump's orders in December.

The US military has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, Bertha, in the Indian Ocean, marking the third interception this month amid ongoing sanctions against Venezuela.

US forces have intercepted a tanker ship in the Indian Ocean that was believed to be evading sanctions against Venezuelan oil exports.

US soldiers have seized an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it for a distance of 15,000 kilometers from the Caribbean Sea.

The US has intercepted the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean for allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuela and Cuba.

An oil tanker overturned in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, attracting a large crowd eager to collect the spilled oil.

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated a blockade related to oil operations concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

U.S. military forces seized the sanctioned oil tanker Bertha in the Indian Ocean, following claims of defying Iranian-related sanctions.

Greek shipowners are driving record high charter rates for super tankers, with daily freights surpassing $200,000.

The US military conducted a night raid on the oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing operations against sanctioned vessels.

The global tanker market is experiencing a dynamic phase with soaring freight rates significantly boosting cash flows for companies and translating into increased valuations.

Another tanker has been added to the Velos Shipping fleet, enhancing Greece's presence in the tanker market.

Two Russian men working for a private security firm were detained on a French oil tanker for allegedly gathering intelligence.

Two Russian security personnel were found aboard a tanker seized by France, which is linked to Russia's oil transport operations amid sanctions.

An oil tanker has docked in Cuba, which may provide some relief amid the country’s ongoing energy crisis.

A road accident involving a brake-failed tanker in Lagos resulted in one death and four rescues, highlighting traffic safety concerns.

A tanker truck explosion on a highway in Santiago, Chile, resulted in four deaths and 17 injuries, with several victims in critical condition.

A tragic accident involving a liquid gas tanker truck on a highway in Chile resulted in catastrophic consequences with no chance for survival for those affected.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. has reported significant growth in revenue and profitability for the fourth quarter and the entire year, indicating its strong performance in the tanker market.

Pantheon Tanker is expanding its fleet by ordering additional Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with a focus on efficiency and greener technology.

At least five people died in a gas explosion after a tanker truck overturned in central Chile, injuring around ten others.

A delivery worker died in a collision between his motorcycle and a tanker truck in Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Brazil.

At least three people have died and ten others were injured in an explosion of a gas tanker in Santiago, Chile.

A controversial water tanker contract in Johannesburg persists despite a court ruling declaring it invalid, leaving residents increasingly reliant on private water tankers amid a municipal water crisis.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp reported significant revenue growth and improved liquidity in Q4 2025, showcasing the company's strength in the tanker market.

Pantheon Tanker, part of Anna Angelicoussis' group, is rapidly expanding its shipbuilding program by ordering new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese firms.

A 90-meter long tanker has run aground at Kulhuse, Denmark, and is being inspected for potential damage and leaks.

The Slovak government has started to release emergency oil reserves as the Druzhba pipeline remains inactive, raising concerns about supply security amid geopolitical tensions.

France has released the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-evasion fleet, after its owner paid a multimillion-euro fine following its seizure in Mediterranean waters.

Performance Shipping has sold its oldest Aframax tanker, the M/T P. Sophia, for $35.65 million, realizing an $8 million profit in the process.

A tanker filled with oil overturned in Kaushambi, crashing into an electric pole and causing a massive fire.

A horrific incident occurred in Kokrajhar district where a petrol tanker overturned on National Highway 27, causing a major fire that impacted visibility and resulted in a long traffic jam.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has welcomed the newly constructed VLCC tanker M/T 'Aristotelis II,' noted for its advanced ecological features and fuel efficiency.

France's prosecution and regional authorities have announced that a company operating a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet has been fined and is willing to re-register the vessel.

France released the tanker Grinch, suspected of belonging to a Russian ghost fleet evading sanctions, after its owner paid a multi-million euro fine.

A tanker crash on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, led to the deaths of six individuals and injured two others.

France has released the oil tanker 'Grinch', which was detained over alleged ties to Russia's 'shadow fleet', after the owner paid a multi-million euro fine.

France freed a tanker believed to belong to the Russian shadow fleet after the shipowner paid a fine, according to the prosecution on Tuesday.

French authorities released a tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet after imposing a fine for evading European sanctions.