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Bunker Spill Reported After Tanker External Explosion Off Oman
An external explosion involving a tanker off Oman has resulted in some bunker fuel discharge into the sea, according to a British government agency monitoring maritime security in the region.
The incident was reported at 09:45 UTC about 60 nautical miles east of Muscat on Tuesday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said in a social media post on Tuesday.
“The Master of a Tanker reports of an external explosion, Port side aft close to the waterline, UKMTO added.
“The crew and vessel are safe, although the Master reports some bunker fuel has discharged into the sea.”
The incident comes amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after reported US strikes on missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran, raising concerns that ongoing peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran could face fresh disruption.
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| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 917.00 | 10.00 | 1295.00 | 34.00 |
| Rotterdam | 742.00 | 5.50 | 1435.50 | 54.00 |
| Houston | 765.00 | 2.00 | 1408.00 | 12.00 |
| Fujairah | 986.00 | 1.50 | 1725.50 | 38.50 |
| EMEA Average | 895.50 | 1.00 | 1721.00 | 29.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 902.00 | 6.00 | 1547.50 | 29.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 852.50 | 4.00 | 1466.00 | 34.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 950.50 | 2.50 | 1606.00 | 21.00 |
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