Greek-owned VLCC hit by drone in Iraqi waters

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A Greek-owned Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) carrying about 2 million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil was struck by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters, causing a fire which was extinguished by Iraqi rescue vessels. All 22 crew members aboard were reported safe after the incident near Al-Faw.

A Greek-owned VLCC carrying around 2m barrels of Iraqi fuel oil was struck by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters on Wednesday. The 302,500 dwt New Andros was hit at around 06.00 local time east of Al-Faw, triggering a fire onboard. Iraqi rescue vessels extinguished the blaze and all 22 crewmembers were reported safe. Iraq’s …