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Two tankers were struck during an incident in Iraqi waters near Al Basrah, reportedly while conducting a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operation.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident occurred about 5 nautical miles south of Al Basrah, where a fire broke out aboard one vessel following the strike. The crew evacuated safely.
Tracking analysis indicated the vessels involved were the chemical/product tankers Zefyros and Safesea Vishnu, which appeared positioned alongside each other at the time of the incident, suggesting an ongoing STS transfer.
AIS data from ShipAltas showed the Malta-flagged Zefyros and the Marshall Islands-flagged Safesea Vishnu operating in close proximity when the attack occurred.
According to the Iraqi News Agency, 38 crew members were rescued, though one fatality was reported. Authorities subsequently ordered a temporary suspension of operations at all Iraqi oil terminals, according to officials from the General Company for Ports of Iraq.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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