Anapa oil spill

Germany Confronts Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”: Oil Tanker Adrift, Seizure Demanded

The Panamanian-flagged oil tanker Eventin, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of oil from Russia to Egypt, lost power and steering off Germany’s coast. Three tugboats are attempting to secure the vessel, which German authorities believe is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to circumvent sanctions. Despite heavy seas, no oil leaks have been reported. German officials condemned Russia’s use of dilapidated tankers, citing risks to both the environment and regional tourism.

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Russian Oil Spill Fouls 50km of Black Sea Beaches

A massive oil spill in the Black Sea, stemming from the wreckage of two Russian tankers, has coated 50 kilometers of pristine beaches in a thick layer of crude oil. The incident, which occurred in a strait connecting the Azov and Black Seas, paints a grim picture of environmental devastation. The aging tankers, carrying nearly 9,000 tonnes of oil, broke apart and sank during a severe storm. Initial estimates suggest around 3,000 tonnes of oil spilled into the sea, a catastrophic amount that continues to wreak havoc on the coastal ecosystem.

Satellite imagery confirms that oil continues to leak from the submerged tanker, driven towards the Russian coastline by strong winds.… Continue reading

Matt Underwood Dec 18, 2024

Anapa oil spill

Germany Confronts Russia’s “Shadow Fleet”: Oil Tanker Adrift, Seizure Demanded

Russian Oil Spill Fouls 50km of Black Sea Beaches

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