US EditionHigh Seas Tensions: Greek Tankers Bolstering Defences Amid Mysterious Blasts
UST-LUGA PORT, RUSSIA, JUL 7 – The explosion caused an ammonia leak and crew evacuation as part of a series of suspected sabotage incidents targeting vessels linked to Russia's sanctions-evasion fleet this year.
- In early 2025, a series of explosions damaged at least five oil tankers linked to Russian trade near ports in Russia and the Mediterranean.
- These incidents stem from suspected sabotage using magnetic limpet mines or bombs smuggled aboard, likely involving state actors amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Affected vessels include Greek and Cypriot-owned ships like Vilamoura and Eco Wizard, which had called at Russian ports and carried Russian or Kazakh oil loads.
- Security analysts report mines with time-delay fuses and anti-removal triggers were probably used, and media note Ukraine's security forces often conduct covert actions against Russian interests.
- As a result, Greek shipowners have implemented regular underwater inspections, while investigations continue without official conclusions amid ongoing market disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
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High Seas Tensions: Greek Tankers Bolstering Defences Amid Mysterious Blasts
High Seas Tensions: Greek Tankers Bolstering Defences Amid Mysterious Blasts Greek shipping companies, facing mysterious explosions afflicting oil tankers associated with Russian trade, are ramping up their security protocols. Recent incidents have damaged vessels at Russian ports, intensifying industry concerns.In response, these companies are conducting meticulous underwater inspections to detect foreign objects, part of a growing strategy to …
Explosions have been taking place on tankers for a few weeks now, and they've all been one of the most important things, and they've been docking at Russian ports before.
Tankers attract mines: who blows up the ships that had a connection with the Russian oil and gas: EADaily
EADaily, July 8th, 2025. Ukrainian saboteurs can lay on tankers that transport oil and gas from Russia, mines. Since the beginning of the year, an explosion has already occurred on the sixth vessel. This may be a campaign to intimidate European carriers that are actively involved in the export of oil and gas from Russia.
The Financial Times reports that there have been several explosions on tankers serving Russian ports this year. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into the explosions.
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