Oil Tanker

Iran seizes, sells US oil cargo for EB patients

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The US oil cargo was seized and its oil was sold to compensate for Iranian patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EP).

Chinese tanker reverses course in Hormuz after Iran warning

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran forced a large Chinese oil tanker attempting to pass through the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz to abandon its transit, media reported Wednesday.

Oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Friday that it received reports of a security incident involving an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.

Military spokesman:

No vessel can safely transit Hormuz without Iran supervision

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) –Rejecting US claims of normal maritime traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, spokesman of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters says no commercial vessel or oil tanker can safely transit waterway without Iran's authorization.

Two violating oil tankers disabled in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said two violating oil tankers were struck and brought to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz after attempting to transit through an unauthorized route.

Oil tanker violating Iran navigation route exploded in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – An oil tanker violating Iran’s announced navigation route in the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a naval mine.

Oil tanker explodes in Hormuz Strait after hitting mine

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which had turned off its radar system, exploded after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

A Kuwaiti tanker passing via US-Omani route in Hormuz stopped

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A Kuwaiti oil tanker that was passing through the US-Omani corridor in the Strait of Hormuz was stopped by the powerful Iranian Armed Forces.

New security incident reported for tanker off Oman’s coasts

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said another security incident involving a commercial tanker has occurred near the Omani port of Duqm.

Iran exported 50mln crude oil barrels in 2 weeks: source

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran has exported 50 million barrels of oil in two weeks, and its income is about 3.5 billion dollars, according to a source.

Iran cargo vessels sail through after lifting naval blockade

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade.

UKMTO reports incident for tanker off Oman coast

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – A fire broke out on board an oil tanker not far from Oman’s coast, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center under the Royal Navy said.

Iran’s Army Navy seizes offending oil tanker in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has seized a violating oil tanker identified as “OCEAN KOI” for attempting to disrupt Iran’s oil exports, the Army announced on Friday.

Crew of US-seized Iranian ship Touska transferred to Pakistan

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – The crew from Iranian commercial vessel Touska that has been seized by the US as part of Washington's continued illegal naval blockade against Iran have reportedly been transferred to Pakistan in preparation for return to Iran.

Japanese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz at Iran permission

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after securing permission from Iranian authorities.

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Iranian oil tanker crosses into country’s territorial waters

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian oil tanker “Sili City” has entered the country’s territorial waters with the support of Iran’s Army Navy Force, according to the reports.

Chinese tanker sails through Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Media reported on Tuesday a Chinese oil tanker sailed through the Strait of Hormuz a day after Donald Trump’s alleged blockade on the waterway was announced

US seizes an oil tanker in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – In continuation of the US maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean, the US Department of War announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean under false pretenses on Sunday.

US says it has seized Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – In a new act of piracy, US said on Wednesday it has seized a tanker formerly known as Bella 1 in the Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil.

2 tankers collide in Sea of Marmara near Istanbul

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Two oil tankers sent distress signals in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Tuesday.

US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.

Venezuelan government condemns tanker capture by US

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Venezuelan authorities condemn capture of the next tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and its crew by the United States.

Manager says crew of Iran-seized oil tanker safe

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The manager of the Talara oil tanker, seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf, confirmed that all 21 crew members are safe.

IRGC Navy seizes foreign tanker off Makran Coast

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a foreign tanker named Talara off the southern coast of Makran following a judicial order, citing efforts to safeguard national interests and resources.

Ship diverted toward Iran territorial waters after incident

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Western media reported on Friday that Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker was diverted towards Iran's territorial waters after a security incident.

Russia-linked oil tanker stopped by France resumes voyage

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – A tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" detained by the French navy has resumed its journey towards the Suez Canal, data from maritime websites Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder showed Friday.