maritime incident
Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions Near Senegal: Crew Safe, No Environmental Impact
Dec 02, 2025 02:34 am CST
An oil tanker carrying diesel experienced four external explosions near Dakar, Senegal, marking the third Russia-linked vessel attacked in recent days. The Mersin, managed by Besiktas Shipping, sustained engine room flooding but remains stable with no casualties or pollution. This incident follows similar attacks on vessels transporting Russian petroleum, with Ukraine's security service reportedly behind previous Black Sea incidents.
23 Indian Crew Members Rescued After LPG Tanker Explosion Near Yemen Coast
Oct 20, 2025 03:46 pm CST
23 Indian sailors were rescued following an explosion and fire aboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon off Yemen's coast. The incident occurred as the vessel was traveling from Oman to Djibouti, with EU Naval Force Operation Aspides coordinating the rescue amid concerns of further explosions due to the tanker's liquefied petroleum gas cargo.
Abandoned Burning Ship Carrying LPG Poses Explosion Risk in Gulf of Aden Near Yemen
Oct 18, 2025 11:12 pm CST
A Cameroonian-flagged vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, with crew members abandoning ship except for two still unaccounted for. Officials differ on whether the incident was an attack or accident, as the burning vessel presents an explosion risk in waters where Houthi rebels have conducted numerous maritime attacks in recent months.
Video: Somalia-Bound Ship Catches Fire At Gujarat's Porbandar
Sep 22, 2025 04:03 pm CST
A ship anchored at Porbandar Subhashnagar Jetty in Gujarat caught fire on Monday. The fire dousing operation began with three fire brigade vehicles arriving at the scene, said officials.