# tanker (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tanker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-766) _2026-08-21 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ Floating oil storage, Brazilian crude, Venezuela bottleneck, Iraq output dreams, Trump’s Keystone dreams, Sanctions politics, US energy deception, India nuclear, Australia gas, 4-Seas Crisis, and more ## [No Maths and English pass, no driving job? Zimbabwe considers major shake-up for professional drivers](https://satrucker.co.za/no-maths-and-english-pass-no-driving-job-zimbabwe-considers-major-shake-up-for-professional-drivers/) _2026-08-21 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Zimbabwe could be heading for a major change in the way professional drivers qualify for work, with Parliament now considering a proposal that could introduce formal educational requirements for people wanting to make a living behind the wheel. The development follows a petition from the Drivers’ Association of Zimbabwe, which is calling for driving to \[…\] ## [Diesel price could jump by almost R3 a litre in September – another massive blow for truckers](https://satrucker.co.za/diesel-price-could-jump-by-almost-r3-a-litre-in-september-another-massive-blow-for-truckers/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ South Africa’s trucking industry could be in for another serious fuel-price headache in September, with diesel currently showing an under-recovery of close to R3 a litre. The latest fuel-price figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) point to a potential increase of around R2.85 a litre for 500ppm diesel and R3.05 a litre for 50ppm \[…\] ## [Western Cape offers 10 freight operators free access to new RTMS digital toolkit](https://satrucker.co.za/western-cape-offers-10-freight-operators-free-access-to-new-rtms-digital-toolkit/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ The Western Cape Government is inviting up to 10 freight operators to take part in a fully funded pilot of a new digital toolkit designed to make managing safety, compliance, vehicles, drivers and records easier. The RTMS Digital Toolkit is currently being tested with freight operators, with the Western Cape Government using feedback from participating \[…\] ## [Fire off Jeju](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/fire-off-jeju/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-off-jeju) _2026-08-21 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the afternoon of August 20, a 9.77 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Korea Strait 1.8 kilometers northwest off Hallim, Jeju, South Korea. The 2 crew on board were unable to contain the blaze and were forced to jump into the sea. The South Korea Coast Guard dispatched vessels from Jeju to assist. The Coast Guard rescued the 2 crew from the water. One crew member was… ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-544) _2026-08-20 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ Europe gas prices, Refining profits/closures, Oil market underpriced, China/Iraqi oil, Trump’s economic war, Mexico shale, Naphtha exports, Oil investment needed, Hyperscaler power risks, and more. ## [Is the reversing vehicle always at fault in a crash? South African law may surprise you](https://satrucker.co.za/is-the-reversing-vehicle-always-at-fault-in-a-crash-south-african-law-may-surprise-you/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ If two vehicles collide and one of them is reversing, who is to blame? In South Africa, the answer is not always as simple as “the reversing vehicle”. It is one of the most heated arguments whenever a crash video lands on social media. One driver is reversing. Another vehicle moves into the area behind \[…\] ## [Oman and Japan Affirm Commitment to Diplomacy, Maritime Security, and Stronger Economic Cooperation](https://omanspire.om/oman-and-japan-affirm-commitment-to-diplomacy-maritime-security-and-stronger-economic-cooperation/) _2026-08-20 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Japanese counterpart affirmed during a press conference in Muscat the importance of reaching a final agreement and a political solution that would contribute to reducing tensions in the region, intensifying international efforts to ensure freedom of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with \[…\] ## [Muscat Stock Exchange Partners with SME Academy to Empower Omani Businesses](https://omanspire.om/muscat-stock-exchange-partners-with-sme-academy-to-empower-omani-businesses/) _2026-08-20 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) and the Omani Academy for Small and Medium Enterprises, affiliated with the SME Development Fund “Inma,” have signed a cooperation memorandum aimed at strengthening investment awareness, financial education, and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman. The agreement reflects Oman’s ongoing efforts to develop entrepreneurship, enhance private sector… ## [Oman Hosts 25th GCC History and Archaeology Scientific Forum in Dhofar](https://omanspire.om/oman-hosts-25th-gcc-history-and-archaeology-scientific-forum-in-dhofar/) _2026-08-20 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Oman Strengthens Regional Cooperation in Heritage and Historical Research The Sultanate of Oman is preparing to host the 25th Scientific Forum of the History and Archaeology Society of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Dhofar Governorate from 24 to 26 August 2026. Organised by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the three-day event highlights \[…\] ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/l52WBoLKRvzB) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Truck driver severely burned after diesel tanker truck crashes and catches fire on N3](https://satrucker.co.za/truck-driver-severely-burned-after-diesel-tanker-truck-crashes-and-catches-fire-on-n3/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ A truck driver suffered severe burns after a diesel tanker crashed and caught alight on the N3 southbound near the Peter Brown Drive off-ramp in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday morning. Mi7 Emergency Medical Services said it received reports of the serious crash shortly after 10 am and immediately dispatched several units to the scene. The N3 \[…\] ## [Tanker catches fire after crash on N3 southbound near Peter Brown](https://satrucker.co.za/tanker-catches-fire-after-crash-on-n3-southbound-near-peter-brown/) _2026-08-20 · Sbu Mzobe · SA Trucker_ Emergency services are responding to a tanker truck crash on the N3 southbound before the Peter Brown interchange in Pietermaritzburg. The truck has caught alight following the crash, with emergency crews heading to the scene. Motorists travelling southbound are urged to avoid the area if possible and make way for emergency services responding to the \[…\] ## [Five arrested after trucks allegedly diverted coal loads in Middelburg](https://satrucker.co.za/five-arrested-after-trucks-allegedly-diverted-coal-loads-in-middelburg/) _2026-08-20 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Two coal-hauling trucks allegedly diverted from their intended delivery destinations have led to the arrest of five suspects in Middelburg. The arrests followed a police investigation into the alleged theft and illegal delivery of coal in the Middelburg area, highlighting the risks faced by mines, transport operators and security companies when loads are diverted from \[…\] ## [SLNC York](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/slnc-york/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slnc-york) _2026-08-20 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On August 18, the 142 meter long, 9503 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel SLNC York (IMO: 9538907) was reported abandoned and sinking in the western Pacific Ocean. The SLNC York was headed to Naha, Okinawa from Hawaii in ballast when the vessel suffered a shaft seal failure resulting in uncontrolled water ingress in the engine room and mechanical room. The crew attempted to slow down the ingress, but there… ## [İmparator Atila](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/imparator-atila/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imparator-atila) _2026-08-19 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the morning of August 13, the 32 meter long catamaran passenger ship İmparator Atila (MMSI: 271043309) caught fire in the Gulf of Izmir off Katrancı Island, Turkey. The İmparator Atila was on a sightseeing cruise with 115 people on board when a fire started in the galley of the vessel. The crew was unable to contain the blaze and flames quickly engulfed the ship forcing passengers and crew to… ## [Hijacked copper truck leads police to R9 million stolen property recovery in Witbank](https://satrucker.co.za/hijacked-copper-truck-leads-police-to-r9-million-stolen-property-recovery-in-witbank/) _2026-08-19 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Witbank after police recovered a hijacked truck and trailer, a container and unprocessed copper with a combined estimated value of approximately R9 million. The recovery was made on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, during a multi-disciplinary operation involving the Nkangala Anti-Hijacking Task Team and Cyber Search Security. According to \[…\] ## [Omani Photographer Majda Al Maamari on Capturing Moments and Memories](https://omanspire.om/omani-photographer-majda-al-maamari-on-capturing-moments-and-memories/) _2026-08-19 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ August 19 – World Photography Day On World Photography Day, celebrated annually on August 19, photography offers a chance to reflect on the power of images to preserve moments, emotions, and memories. For Omani photographer Majda bint Saif Al Maamari, photography has been a journey shaped by passion, creativity, and a love for documenting meaningful \[…\] ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-9df) _2026-08-19 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ Americas’ crude, Surprise crude build, China’s Hormuz U-turns, Iraq oil discounts, EU energy blindness, Russia oil exports, China coking coal, Venezuela output, Philippines solar, and more. ## [Kapitan Shyriagin](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/kapitan-shyriagin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kapitan-shyriagin) _2026-08-19 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On August 18, the 142.5 meter long, 6258 dwt cargo vessel Kapitan Shyriagin (IMO: 9137234) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait off Kilitbahir, Turkey. The Kapitan Shyriagin was headed to Yalova from Mersin when it suffered a mechanical breakdown causing the vessel to go adrift. Turkish authorities were alerted with the KEGM dispatching the tugboats 497 gt Kurtarma 17 (IMO: 9942990) and 34… ## [Safeguarding Oman’s Coastlines: National Crisis Response Activated for Grounded Vessel off the Kuria Muria Islands](https://omanspire.om/safeguarding-omans-coastlines-national-crisis-response-activated-for-grounded-vessel-off-the-kuria-muria-islands/) _2026-08-19 · Abdullah Al Yahmadi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ A unified national operation is actively underway in southern Oman following the grounding of the commercial vessel Caroline Bezengi off the Kuria Muria Islands (Hallaniyat Islands) in Dhofar Governorate. According to operational directives released by the Government Communication and Performance Development Unit, the incident involves controlled oil leakage from 4 of the vessel’s 12 onboard \[…\] ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G9OKfNjizBXD) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [A Monument to Memory: Oman Across Ages Museum Surpasses 909,000 Visitors and Wins Global Architectural Acclaim](https://omanspire.om/a-monument-to-memory-oman-across-ages-museum-surpasses-909000-visitors-and-wins-global-architectural-acclaim/) _2026-08-19 · Abdullah Al Yahmadi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Since opening its doors in the historic Wilayat of Manah within Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, the Oman Across Ages Museum has established itself as a premier cultural beacon in the Sultanate and the wider region. By the end of 2025, the landmark cultural institution officially welcomed over 909,000 visitors from across Oman and around the \[…\] ## [Sea Spike](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/sea-spike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sea-spike) _2026-08-19 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the afternoon of August 14, the 183 meter long, 50034 dwt Sea Spike (IMO: 9629952) allided in the Bay of Bengal off Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Sea Spike, loaded with 33000 metric tons of diesel fuel, had lost control by the strong currents and struck the anchored 190 meter long, 53554 dwt bulk carrier Sun Shine (IMO: 9405435). The Sun Shine suffered damage to its portside hull resulting in a… ## [Mentawai Fast 01](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/mentawai-fast-01/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mentawai-fast-01) _2026-08-18 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the night of August 14, the passenger ferry Mentawai Fast 01 (MMSI: 525200244) ran aground in the South China Sea at the estuary of Muara Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The Mentawai Fast 01 was heading to Padang City from Tua Pejat with 306 people on board when it encountered bad weather. A storm had brought heavy rains, wind and rough seas making the voyage uncomfortable. Unfortunately the… ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-9ef) _2026-08-18 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ US SPR/diesel, Aussie LNG exports, Saudi oil loadings, Houthi threat, US fuel depot fire, Misreading war—again, US shale/big tech, Canadian pipelines, China/Hormuz/Tankers, Vitol in Africa, and more. ## [Oman Intensifies Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded “Caroline Bezengi” Tanker Near Al Qibliyah Island](https://omanspire.om/oman-intensifies-efforts-to-contain-oil-spill-from-grounded-caroline-bysingye-tanker-near-al-qibliyah-island/) _2026-08-18 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Muscat, Oman – August 17, 2026 The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology continues its intensive rescue and environmental response operations to contain the oil spill from the tanker “Caroline Bysingye,” which remains grounded on a rocky reef near Al Qibliyah Island in the Hallaniyat Islands, Dhofar Governorate. The operations are being carried out \[…\] ## [Oman Authorities Mobilize to Contain Oil Leak Near Al Qibliyah Island](https://omanspire.om/oman-authorities-mobilize-to-contain-oil-leak-near-al-qibliyah-island/) _2026-08-18 · Ahmed Al Harthi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Official Statement Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rawahi, Director General of Maritime Affairs at Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, stated that current efforts are focused on stopping the oil leak and stabilizing the vessel stranded near Al Qibliyah Island. Response Plan As an initial step, teams plan to transfer oil from the \[…\] ## [When the Water Changes: Four Steps Every Coastal Community Must Know](https://omanspire.om/when-the-water-changes-four-steps-every-coastal-community-must-know/) _2026-08-18 · Hassan · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ How alert fishermen, coastal residents, and sea lovers across Oman serve as frontline guardians against marine pollution—and what to do if you spot contaminated waters. Vigilance on the Living Shoreline At sunrise along the coast of Al Wusta, the sea usually tells a familiar story. Gulls circle low over the swells, small skiffs slip quietly \[…\] ## [630kg of Dagga Worth More Than R4 Million Found in Truck at Oshoek Border](https://satrucker.co.za/630kg-of-dagga-worth-more-than-r4-million-found-in-truck-at-oshoek-border/) _2026-08-18 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A Volvo truck crossing from the Kingdom of Eswatini into South Africa was intercepted at the Oshoek Border Post after police discovered 49 bags containing approximately 630 kilograms of suspected dagga. The discovery was made at around 01:30 on Monday, 17 August 2026, on the South African arrival side of the Oshoek Port of Entry \[…\] ## [Falkenstein](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/falkenstein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=falkenstein) _2026-08-17 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the night of August 13, the 105 meter long self-propelled barge Falkenstein (MMSI: 211500910) caught fire on the Winschoterdiep Canal in a shipyard near Waterhuizen, Netherlands. The fire started in the cabin of the Falkenstein and quickly spread through the vessel. The local fire brigade was called out and were able to extinguish the blaze an hour later. However, the fire would reignite and… ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-775) _2026-08-17 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ Crude inventories up, EU natgas crisis, Mexico EV bus mirage, Red Sea danger, LNG ship transfer, Russia fuel pinch spreads, China energy, Canada inflation, Angola discovery, China steel, and more. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3NqFuRW5ixcH) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [10 Videos That Show Why You Should Never Use Your Cellphone While Driving](https://satrucker.co.za/10-videos-that-show-why-you-should-never-use-your-cellphone-while-driving/) _2026-08-17 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ Ten videos. Ten dangerous situations. One common factor: cellphone distraction behind the wheel. These videos show what can happen when a driver’s attention leaves the road. Trucks slam into the backs of vehicles, animals are hit while crossing the road, trucks leave the roadway and overturn, and one frightening incident sees a truck veer towards \[…\] ## [Henriette Due](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/henriette-due/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=henriette-due) _2026-08-16 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On August 14, the 21 meter long fishing vessel Henriette Due (MMSI: ) became disabled in the Kattegat approximately 4 nautical miles southwest of the Trubaduren lighthouse, Sweden. The Henriette Due had sprung a leak in the engine room resulting in uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel’s pumps were unable to keep up with the flooding and the Henriette Due was in danger of sinking. The vessel sent… ## [Ocean Surveyor](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/ocean-surveyor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ocean-surveyor) _2026-08-16 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the night of August 15, the 37 meter long, 514 gt research vessel Ocean Surveyor (IMO: 8316819) ran aground in the Baltic Sea off Möja, Sweden. The research vessel alerted Swedish Coast Guard who dispatched a patrol vessel to the scene. The Ocean Surveyor remained aground until the following afternoon when the vessel was pulled free. The Ocean Surveyor proceeded to anchor nearby. No reports of… ## [From South Al Sharqiyah to Saudi Arabia: Omani Youth Footballer Ahmed Al Ismaili Steps Into the International Spotlight](https://omanspire.om/from-south-al-sharqiyah-to-saudi-arabia-omani-youth-footballer-ahmed-al-ismaili-steps-into-the-international-spotlight/) _2026-08-16 · Abdullah Al Yahmadi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ In football pitches across Oman, a new generation of athletic talent is quietly forging a path toward regional achievement. Among them is Ahmed Al Ismaili, a standout young ambassador for Manchester Academy Sport, who has officially been selected to join an intensive professional development training camp in Saudi Arabia. The opportunity is the outcome of \[…\] ## [Knysna doctor and practice manager identified as the two killed in N2 crash](https://satrucker.co.za/knysna-doctor-and-practice-manager-identified-among-two-killed-in-n2-crash/) _2026-08-15 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A well-known Knysna doctor and his practice manager have been identified as the two people killed in a head-on collision on the N2 near White Bridge on Friday morning. Dr Johann Viljoen and Charl Steenekamp were travelling in a Ford Everest when it collided head-on with a Bitou Municipality Waste Management truck at about 7.30am. \[…\] ## [Regine Normann](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/regine-normann/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regine-normann) _2026-08-15 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the evening of August 7, the 42 meter long catamaran passenger ferry Regine Normann (IMO: 9845623) allided in the Norwegian Sea at Bloga, Meløy, Norway. The Regine Normann was arriving in port at Bolga when it struck the quay with the bow of the vessel. The quay sustained damage with planks split while the bow of the Regine Normann suffered a gash to the hull. There were no reports of injuries.… ## [Truck driver dies after being ejected in horror N1 tyre blowout crash](https://satrucker.co.za/truck-driver-dies-after-being-ejected-in-horror-n1-tyre-blowout-crash/) _2026-08-15 · Sbu Mzobe · SA Trucker_ A truck driver was killed and three people were injured in a horror crash on the N1 North in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, on Thursday afternoon, 13 August. The crash happened at about 4.50pm between Beyers Naudé Drive and Malibongwe Drive. According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), a white Volvo truck and a grey \[…\] ## [Half a Century of Stewardship: Retrospective on Fifty Years of Public Service and Governance in Oman](https://omanspire.om/half-a-century-of-stewardship-retrospective-on-fifty-years-of-public-service-and-governance-in-oman/) _2026-08-15 · Hassan · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Marking the 50th anniversary of the State Audit Institution, Oman reflects on half a century of institutional integrity, public trust, and administrative stewardship. The Evolution of Omani Administrative Stewardship His Excellency Zaher bin Suleiman Al-Shaqsi highlighted five decades of continuous institutional development. From the early nation-building years of the 1970s to today’s digital… ## [Beyond the Numbers: How Oman’s 5.39 Million Milestone is Shaping its Economic Future](https://omanspire.om/beyond-the-numbers-how-omans-5-39-million-milestone-is-shaping-its-economic-future/) _2026-08-15 · Abdullah Al Yahmadi · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Oman’s demographic story is unfolding with exciting momentum. Fresh data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveals that the Sultanate’s population reached 5,398,645 residents by mid-2026, marking a 1.7 percent increase in just twelve months. Yet beyond the headline figure, this growth signals a profound shift in Oman’s economic landscape, domestic purchasing \[…\] ## [Dashcam Captures Moment Biker Crashes Into Bakkie on N3 Near Hammarsdale](https://satrucker.co.za/dashcam-captures-moment-biker-crashes-into-bakkie-on-n3-near-hammarsdale/) _2026-08-15 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on the N3 Durban-bound before the Hammarsdale offramp on Saturday morning, with dramatic footage showing just how narrowly he escaped being run over by a truck. The crash happened shortly after 10:30am when, according to the footage, the biker attempted to overtake and subsequently collided with the \[…\] ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-ee1) _2026-08-14 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ Asia buys US oil, Gazprom’s EU exports, Tanker tactics, Oil spill, UAE/Qatar/Venezuela, SpaceX & natgas, Citgo USLD exports, India E20 gasoline, Argentina terminal, Hackers hit energy cos, and mor ## [Rock attacks on Gauteng bridges spark calls for cameras after driver killed on R24](https://satrucker.co.za/rock-attacks-on-gauteng-bridges-spark-calls-for-cameras-after-driver-killed-on-r24/) _2026-08-14 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Calls for increased surveillance on bridges in Bedfordview, Ekurhuleni, have grown after a woman was killed when a large rock thrown from a bridge smashed through her windscreen on the R24 on Friday morning. The incident happened on the eastbound R24, just before the Gillooly’s Interchange, when the rock was allegedly thrown from the Concord \[…\] ## [Vigilance Along the Waves: Oman Monitors Dhofar Coastline Following Grounded Tanker Incident](https://omanspire.om/vigilance-along-the-waves-oman-monitors-dhofar-coastline-following-grounded-tanker-incident/) _2026-08-14 · Attifa Al Maskari · Omanspire.om | Inspiring Voices of Oman_ Environmental monitoring teams intensify containment operations across Ras Madrakah and the Hallaniyat Islands following the grounding of the tanker Caroline Bezengi. Safeguarding the Southern Shores Along the rugged, misty headlands of Dhofar, where the Arabian Sea meets the sandstone bluffs of southern Oman, environmental response teams are working around the clock to safeguard delicate coastal… ## [Viking Ullur](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/viking-ullur/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=viking-ullur) _2026-08-14 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On July 28, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Viking Ullur (MMSI: 269057694) ran aground on the Danube River approximately 25 kilometers from Vidin, Bulgaria. The Viking Ullur was proceeding on a voyage with 186 passengers and 52 crew when it was heading to Vidin to refuel when it stranded on a sandbank near Vidin. The initial focus was to evacuate all the 186 passengers off the… ## [Dole Colombia](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/dole-colombia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dole-colombia) _2026-08-14 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the afternoon of August 10, the 205 meter long, 30145 dwt container ship Dole Colombia (IMO: 9185293) caught fire on the Delaware River at Wilmington, Delaware. The Dole Colombia had arrived at the port for just a few hours when a fire broke out in a generator. The crew evacuated the engine room and engaged the carbon dioxide suppression system. The local fire department was alerted who… ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-98b) _2026-08-13 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ EU gas imports, UAE oil exports, Argentina reserves, Ukraine drone warfare, US fuel prices, Korea tanker swap, India/US LPG, China solar, Hormuz oil transit numbers, China coal to chemicals, and more. ## [KM Putri Yasmin](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/km-putri-yasmin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=km-putri-yasmin) _2026-08-12 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the morning of August 12, the 60 meter long, 250 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry KM Putri Yasmin (IMO: 9037575) caught fire in the Lombok Strait off Sekotong Beach, West Lombok, Indonesia. The KM Putri Yasmin departed from Padangbai, Bali bound for Lembar, Lombok when a fire broke out on one of the vehicles on the ferry. The fire quickly spread through the vessel with multiple decks filled with… ## [Daily Energy Report](https://afalhajji.substack.com/p/daily-energy-report-09a) _2026-08-12 · A F Alhajji · Daily Energy Report_ OPEC, IEA & EIA crude reports, Hormuz standoff, UAE moves Iraq oil, Russia/India gasoline, AI power gap, EU’s Russia threats, Oil spill spreads, Nigeria deepwater, Mexico fracking limits, and more. ## [LFG Affluence](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/lfg-affluence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lfg-affluence) _2026-08-12 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the afternoon of August 11, the 190 meter long, 56734 dwt bulk carrier LFG Affluence (IMO: 9569255) became disabled in the South Atlantic Ocean off Góes Beach just outside the entrance of Porto de Santos, Brazil. The LFG Affluence was heading into the port when it suffered engine failure. Unable to restore power, the bulk carrier dropped both anchors to avoid running aground. Five tugs were… ## [Samenza](https://shipwrecklog.com/log/2026/08/samenza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=samenza) _2026-08-12 · Paul Hancock · Shipwreck Log_ On the morning of August 9, the 135 meter long self-propelled tanker-barge Samenza (MMSI: 244001028) ran aground on the Rhine near Dormagen, Germany. The Samenza was attempting to turn downstream to port when it grounded due to low water levels. Traffic was halted in the area for a short time until the Samenza refloated at the bow. Authorities recorded the incident. There were no injuries, damage…