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How Iranian oil link could complicate insurance claims after tankers clash off Singapore
An accident between 2 tankers off Singapore in July raises questions over insurance coverage claims, as one of the vessels formerly delivered Iranian oil, possibly complicating payments due to Western sanctions, shiptrackers and industry sources state. WHAT HAPPENED? The Singapore-flagged Hafnia Nile and the Sao Tome and Principe-flagged Ceres I clashed and caught fire about 55 km ( 35 miles) northeast of the Singaporean island of Pedra Branca on July 19. No oil spill has actually been detected, only a sheen thought to be from damage to the Hafnia Nile's bunker tank, Malaysia's Marine Department said. The vessel, which was
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Passenger Ground & Sea Transportation
Oil tankers on fire after colliding near Singapore, team saved
2 big oil tankers were on fire on Friday after clashing near Singapore, the world's biggest refuelling port, with 2 team members airlifted to healthcare facility and others saved from life rafts, authorities and among the tanker operators said. Singapore is Asia's biggest oil-trading center and the world's. largest bunkering port. Its surrounding waters are crucial trade. waterways in between Asia and Europe and the Middle East and amongst. the busiest international sea lanes. The Singapore-flagged tanker Hafnia Nile and the Sao Tome. and Principe-flagged tanker Ceres I were about 55 km (34 miles). northeast of the Singaporean island of