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Iranian tanker hit by twin explosions off Saudi

An Iranian tanker has been hit by twin explosions and is leaking oil according to reports.

Marcus Hand, Editor

October 11, 2019

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National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said statement that the hull of the tanker had hit by two separate explosions about 100km (60 miles) off the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

NITC said the explosions were probably caused by missile strikes.

"All the ship's crew are safe and the ship is stable too," said NITC.

There were differing reports as to whether the vessel was on fire with INSA news agency reporting that it was, but NITC saying it was not fire and that the vessel was completely stable.

Iran’s Nour news agency, close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said the situation was under control and no crew members were injured.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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