Oil Tankers

Tanker shipping news – VLCC and Aframax crude rates, product tanker fixtures, chemical carrier demand, sanctions fleet shifts and crude oil tankers.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Fuga Bluemarine crude oil tanker lies at anchor near the terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia
Shipping

Oil Loadings Resume at Black Sea Terminals After Attacks

(Bloomberg) — Two key oil ports on Russia’s Black Sea coast resumed loading of tankers overnight following Ukrainian aerial and marine drone attacks on

September 25, 2025
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
Supertankers filling at Al Barah Oil Terminal (ABOT), Iraq
Energy

Iraq Increases Oil Exports, Sees Extra Revenues

Sept 21 (Reuters) – Iraq has increased oil exports following the gradual unwinding of voluntary production cuts under an OPEC+ agreement, the

September 21, 2025
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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
An anchored tanker ship at night
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U.S. Treasury Hits Iraqi-Iranian Oil Laundering Network with Sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a complex network of shipping companies and

September 2, 2025
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Sanctioned Suezmax Oil Tanker Navigates Russian Arctic Without Permit, Unknown Insurance, and Overdue for Inspection
Shipping

Sanctioned Suezmax Oil Tanker Navigates Russian Arctic Without Permit, Unknown Insurance, and Overdue for Inspection

Russia continues to push the safety envelope for oil shipments via the Arctic. A 19-year old sanctioned Suezmax tanker, Latur, loaded with Russian crude oil

August 11, 2025
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
News

Iraq Detains Oil Tanker as Part of Smuggling Crackdown

Iraq's navy has detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in its territorial waters as part of a crackdown on fuel smuggling at sea, sources with the navy and oil

August 8, 2025
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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
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Trump Hits India With Additional 25% Tariff Over Russia Oil Purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order today imposing a 25% tariff on imports from India, citing the country’s continued purchase of

August 6, 2025
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Friday, July 18, 2025
Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
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Iraq Set for Key Oil Cargo Surge in Sign of Increased Output

Iraq will raise shipments of a key crude grade next month, part of an enlarged export program indicating that the OPEC+ nation is boosting its oil

July 18, 2025
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Sunday, July 6, 2025
Vilamoura oil tanker (Credit TMS Tankers)
Incidents

Explosive Device Likely Damaged Greek Tanker Off Libya Last Week

ATHENS, July 6 (Reuters) – An external explosive device most likely caused the blast that damaged Greek oil tanker Vilamoura as it was sailing off the

July 6, 2025
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Indian Navy tanker rescue
Accidents

Indian Navy Battles Engine Room Fire on Tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tabar has responded to a distress call from the Pulau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after

July 1, 2025
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Stock photo of a tanker at sea
Shipping

Limpet Mine Eyed in Tanker Blast Off Libya’s Coast

A limpet mine may have caused a blast that damaged a Greek tanker sailing off Libya's coast last week, the fifth such incident to hit commercial shipping in

July 1, 2025
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Vilamoura oil tanker (Credit TMS Tankers)
Incidents

Oil Tanker Suffers Unexplained Blast Weeks After Russia Call

A tanker hauling 1 million barrels of oil suffered an explosion while near Libya, its manager said Monday. The Vilamoura is being towed to Greece, where

June 30, 2025
Total Views: 2362

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Oil Tanker Rates Fall as Hormuz Tensions Subside

Shipping costs for the Gulf have fallen in the past two days after a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran, although rates could rebound if tensions

June 26, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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News

Oil Tanker Market Signals More Middle East Energy Disruption Ahead

While global energy markets are not yet pricing in worst-case scenarios for the Israel-Iran war, oil tanker rates are providing a good real-time gauge of

June 18, 2025
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
dht eagle frontline vlcc supertanker
Collision

Two Oil Tankers Collide and Catch Fire Near Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers collided and caught fire on Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, where electronic interference has surged during conflict between Iran and

June 17, 2025
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Friday, June 13, 2025
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News

Israel’s Strikes on Iran Jolt Tanker Markets, Freight Rates Soar

Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks Friday as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a

June 13, 2025
Total Views: 2045

A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
Shipping

Shipping on High Alert After Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Military and Nuclear Sites

Israel launched extensive pre-emptive airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning in a major escalation of regional tensions, targeting Tehran’s

June 13, 2025
Total Views: 941

Thursday, June 12, 2025
tanker at sea
Shipping

Oil Tanker Titans Stay Calm But Cautious After Mideast Warnings

Several of the world’s largest ocean-tanker operators said they remained calm but cautious after risk warnings from naval forces for vessels operating in and

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 502

tanker underway at sea from the bridge
Shipping

OPEC Crude Tanker Loadings Surge 24% as Production Cuts Unwind

OPEC countries have recorded their highest weekly crude tanker loadings since April 2023, with a significant 24% week-on-week increase to 2.281 million barrels

June 12, 2025
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Friday, May 23, 2025
wave breaking over tanker
Shipping

Frontline Posts $33M Profit as Tanker Market Weathers Geopolitical Storms

Frontline plc reported a profit of $33.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues reaching $427.9 million. The tanker company continues to

May 23, 2025
Total Views: 530

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
News

Hijack Call From Ship Off Iran a False Alarm, Security Firm Ambrey Says

A hijack signal sent from a Panama-flagged petroleum products tanker off Iran was a false alarm, British maritime security firm Ambrey said on

May 21, 2025
Total Views: 961