Iran: Pirate Attacks Rising but Oil Still Safe

• Monday, 1st June 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Pirate attacks targeting commercial shipping, including oil cargo, have sharply increased, Managing Director of National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) Ali Akbar Shafa’ie has said.

Somali Pirates Attack Tanker, Defeated by Iran Warships

• Tuesday, 24th March 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Iranian Navy warships rescued an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden after a fierce battle with pirates.

Kuwait Oil Tanker Foiled Eden Gulf Pirate Attack

• Tuesday, 10th February 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Crew and security personnel of a Kuwaiti oil tanker sailing through the Gulf of Aden have succeeded in foiling a bid by pirates to take over the gigantic vessel.