Explosion hits engine room of dark fleet tanker tanker in Russian port
A 22-year-old suezmax tanker suffered an engine room explosion in the Russian port of Ust Luga on Sunday, forcing its crew to leave the vessel and go ashore. The incident took place in the morning of 9 February, during engine start-up of the 164,500-dwt Koala (built 2003), according to the governor of Leningrad region Alexander Drozdenko.
Explosions Hit Russia Shadow Fleet Tanker Docked Near Putin's Home City
Languages: English, Russian You can get in touch with Isabel by emailing i.vanbrugen@newsweek.com or by following her on X @isabelvanbrugen Explosions were reported on board an oil tanker believed to be used by Russia's "shadow fleet,
Oil tanker damaged near Russian port, Finland heightens oil spill readiness
Three explosions have reportedly occurred in the engine room onboard the oil tanker Koala in the Gulf of Finland.
Another loaded Russian oil tanker stricken at sea
A heavily-laden Russian oil tanker ran aground in the Baltic Sea in northern Russia on Sunday, according to media reports. In the latest incident involving a Russian vessel, the Koala was carrying 130,
Experts: Russian oil supply disruptions a painful blow to shadow fleet
Ukraine's continued attacks on Russian oil infrastructure demonstrate its ability to carry out actions with global impact, experts said.
Explosion rocks tanker in Russian port: No casualties reported
The governor of the Leningrad region reported that a tanker exploded in the Russian port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea. The local maritime agency assures that there were no casualties or fuel leaks. The explosion was caused by a crew member's error.
Explosion on oil tanker at Russian port prompts investigation
The tanker, built in 2023 and sailing under the Antigua and Barbuda flag, had arrived at Ust-Luga on Feb. 6, according to ship-tracking data from Vesselfinder. Russia’s Baza Telegram channel reported that the vessel was carrying 130,
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Oil tanker carrying 130,000 tons sinking in Russia’s Ust-Luga port
During the night of Feb. 9, the Koala tanker, registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, was docked at Berth No. 3 in ...
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Fuel oil spill from partially sunken tanker in Ust-Luga should not affect Latvian coast - expert
RIGA - A fuel oil spill from a tanker that has run aground in the Russian port of Ust-Luga is unlikely to affect Latvia's waters and seacoast, Evija Smite, Deputy Director at the State Environmental ...
Oil Flow Through Russia’s Ust-Luga Appears to Pause After Attack
Oil flows through Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga appeared to pause, backing up Kyiv’s claims of a successful drone ...
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Finland deploys patrol aircraft to Gulf of Finland after Russian oil tanker incident
The Finnish Border Guard has dispatched patrol aircraft to the Gulf of Finland following an accident involving the Koala ...
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In 2025, Ukraine will intensify strikes on russian oil refineries and expand geography of attacks – expert
Ukraine is intensifying strikes on russian oil refineries in 2025 and expanding the geography of attacks. According to ...
Russia is risking non-sanctioned ships to export oil and keep its war economy going
Russia is using non-sanctioned vessels and rerouting others to keep oil exports going, maritime data shows, but risks ...
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Ukraine drones hit Russian oil pumping station, missile storage site, says Kyiv source
Ukrainian forces have stepped up drone strikes on Russian military and energy facilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.