Greek Oil Tanker Attacked in Black Sea After Loading Near Novorossiysk, Russia

A Greek oil tanker was attacked in the Black Sea after loading crude at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal near Novorossiysk, Russia, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the incident.

Details of the Attack

The tanker’s name and the nature of the attack were not immediately disclosed.

There was also no immediate information about casualties, damage to the vessel or a possible oil spill.

The CPC terminal is a major export route for oil produced in Kazakhstan and transported through Russia.

Authorities have not yet identified who was responsible for the reported attack.