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Shipping insurance costs surge in Black Sea after attacks
Insurance premiums for grain carriers have jumped four to six times, and container loading fees are set to rise, a logistics expert said.
Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Fire in Engine Room
A tanker was hit by a boat carrying explosives in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, according to UKMTO.
Container ship that struck near Cape Kaliakra has sunk, no visible pollution
The CONTSHIP JET, hit yesterday near Cape Kaliakra, sank around midnight. Initial checks show no oil spills, but laboratory tests are underway. Another damaged vessel, Khoryv, has entered Bulgaria's waters.
Liberian-flagged container ship reportedly hit by sea drones
A distress signal about a container ship struck by sea drones reached authorities at 12.01pm, the Transport Ministry says.
Over 20 Containers Fall Into Sea After Collision with Ship CONTSHIP JET
Over 20 shipping containers have fallen into the sea following a collision involving the container ship CONTSHIP JET, Maritime.bg reports. The containers were carrying dangerous substances including flammable gases and liquids.
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye Condemn Drone Attack on Ship Near Shabla
A container ship was struck by three naval drones off the Bulgarian coast on Wednesday. Defence ministers from Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye met in Sofia and jointly condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea.