Severe bottlenecks at the waterway are compelling liquefied natural gas carriers to take longer voyages around South America or utilize alternative transit methods.

A US-owned gas tanker caught fire at an Egyptian port following a drone attack, which the Egyptian cabinet confirmed was deliberate rather than accidental. The incident highlights rising tensions in the Middle East.

A serious accident on DN2A in Constanța, Romania, involved a gasoline tanker catching fire after colliding with an excavator, causing a massive blaze. The incident has led to extensive traffic blockages and visible smoke for kilometers.

First photographs have emerged of the Gas Lisbon liquefied petroleum gas carrier, which was attacked by drones in the Black Sea, showing the damages sustained after the onboard fire was extinguished.

A gas-laden tanker caught fire in Ikotun, Lagos, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The blaze was contained, and no casualties were reported, averting a major disaster.

Emergency responders in Kaduna, Nigeria, have successfully contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South. No casualties were reported in the incident.

A gas tanker exploded and caught fire near the Lebanese Army barracks in Hermel, Lebanon, with soaring temperatures believed to have sparked the blaze.

Estonian border guards reportedly observed mounted machine guns on a Russian gas tanker in the Baltic Sea in May, raising concerns.

Two individuals sustained injuries following a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker. The incident occurred at Nkawkaw Apesika in Ghana's Eastern Region on Thursday, June 11.

Oil, gas tanker traffic explodes at Panama canal as global energy routes shift amid Mideast war  Gulf News

A gas tanker carrying LPG burst into flames on the Awka-Enugu Expressway in Anambra, Nigeria, due to an electrical fault, causing panic before firefighters contained the blaze.

The Russian tanker "Arctic Metagaz", mistakenly declared sunk, is to be towed to a Libyan port. Several EU countries warned of an ecological disaster.

A Russian gas tanker, part of a 'shadow fleet,' has been drifting crewless in the Mediterranean Sea for over two weeks with a large hole, which Moscow claims was caused by a Ukrainian attack.

Two tankers carrying Russian oil and natural gas, including the Sea Horse, are reportedly expected to arrive in Cuba in the coming days, according to a Financial Times report.

A Russian gas tanker, loaded with large quantities of natural gas, is drifting without a crew between Malta and Italy, prompting Italian authorities to fear an environmental catastrophe.

Exclusive: Iran lets two gas tankers sail to India through Hormuz, sources say  Reuters

Latvijas propāna gāze has invested 10 million euros in modernizing its terminal at Riga port to enable the handling of liquefied propane gas tankers, ensuring supply to Latvia.

Russian President Putin has accused Kyiv of attacking a gas tanker off Libya, while Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a pause in trilateral peace talks due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of terrorism following the alleged sinking of a Russian ship, while Libyan authorities reported the vessel sank between Malta and Libya.

A gas tanker sank off the coast of Libya, an incident that Russian President Vladimir Putin described as a 'terrorist attack' by Kyiv.

A Russian gas tanker sank off the coast of Libya after explosions, with images showing the ship in flames.

Oil and gas tankers are increasingly avoiding the Hormuz shipping strait that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas after the US and Israel bombed Iran.

A truck carrying liquified gas exploded on a highway in Santiago, Chile, resulting in four fatalities and 17 injuries.

Six natural gas tankers have been loaded for Madeira to guarantee essential gas supply to the region during a strike by REN workers.

India's embassy in Tehran has confirmed it is in close contact with authorities after a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, carrying 28 Indian crew members, was attacked in Iranian territorial waters.

A seafarer, reported by Romanian media to be Filipino, has died after a strike hit a Ukraine-bound gas tanker in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania.

More than 100 EU politicians, including Villy Søvndal, are urging a Danish shipyard to stop building gas tankers, arguing that such production contributes to Russia's war economy. They are calling for a halt to these projects.

Oil and gas tankers are reportedly crossing the Strait of Hormuz via an Oman-side route after making U-turns, as the oil market closely monitors shipping movements to avoid Iran's military.

A mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor in Lagos following a gas leak, causing panic among residents. No casualties were reported at the time of filing.

The Finnish Border Guard has sought to calm public concerns regarding an armed Russian gas tanker in the Gulf of Finland, stating that the vessel's armament does not indicate a threat to civilian ships.

A driver fell asleep at the wheel on the A4 highway, causing a tractor-trailer to break through a barrier and overturn a gas tanker, leading to an eight-hour traffic stoppage due to gas leakage, though no injuries were reported.

A Russian gas tanker, without a crew, is drifting "completely out of control" in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Libyan authorities.

One person was killed in Awka, Anambra, Nigeria, after a gas tanker reportedly suffering brake failure rammed into a commercial tricycle.

A Russian oil and gas tanker, possibly targeted by drones, remains adrift in the Mediterranean without crew, raising serious concerns among experts about a potential ecological disaster if it leaks.

Two people died following a collision between a tipper truck and a gas tanker on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Sangotedo, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fatalities.

A massive gas explosion occurred in the Ajah area of Lagos, Nigeria, after a tipper truck collided with a stationary gas tanker on the Lekki–Epe Expressway, resulting in two fatalities and extensive property damage.

Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Moscow considers the attack on a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker in the Mediterranean Sea an 'act of international terrorism,' according to Russian news agency reports.

Italy, France, and seven other Mediterranean countries have issued a warning to the European Commission about an abandoned Russian liquefied natural gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea. They assert that the vessel poses a significant ecological threat and are urging swift action.

A damaged Russian gas tanker is reportedly drifting towards Lampedusa, Italy, raising concerns about potential environmental or maritime hazards.

First A China-Linked Ship, Now A US-Sanctioned Gas Tanker Transits Hormuz Chokepoint A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian LPG, the Danuta I, transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday without incident, shortly after a China-linked bulk carrier also exited the world's most critical energy chokepoint, suggesting IRGC forces may, for now, be allowing Iranian- and Chinese-linked vessels to pass. That said, the strait remains paralyzed for broader commercial traffic, risking energy ...

Russia has accused Ukraine of hitting one of its gas tankers, an incident that could further escalate tensions in the ongoing conflict.

A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker reportedly sank in the Mediterranean Sea after being hit by Ukrainian drones launched from Libya, according to Moscow.

A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker, the 'Arctic Metagaz,' caught fire and sank between the coasts of Libya and Malta, prompting an alert in the Mediterranean.

A Russian gas tanker has reportedly sunk in the Mediterranean Sea.

A gas tanker crashed and erupted into a fireball in Chile, killing four people. The incident occurred at an intersection in the Renca district and was captured on CCTV.

A drone strike on two gas tankers in Egyptian waters has renewed energy security concerns regarding the nearby Suez Canal and a related pipeline, which serves as a vital export route for Saudi Arabian oil since the beginning of the Iran war.

A fire has been reported on a gas tanker in Egypt.

Europeans are expressing concerns about increasing dependence on American energy as a January 1 deadline approaches for ending liquefied natural gas imports from Russia.

A sailor who was aboard a gas tanker that was hit near Romanian waters has died in the hospital, following an incident involving the vessel.

Oil and gas tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, just a day after unexplained U-turns caused disruptions. The rebound indicates a return to normal shipping operations in the critical waterway.

The Danish shipyard Fayard, owned by billionaire Thomas Wilkens Andersen, has faced significant criticism for servicing ships transporting Russian gas. A new tanker has reportedly arrived at the company's yard.

The Ghana National Fire Service, in collaboration with police, managed an incident involving an overturned gas tanker near the Tema Motorway Roundabout, confirming no leak was detected.

A gas tanker overturned on the A4 highway after its driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. No injuries were reported, the gas was not hazardous, and traffic has since been normalized.

A gas tanker off the coast of Libya has been reported as 'completely out of control,' raising concerns about maritime safety in the region.

The Tripoli-based Libyan government announced the initiation of an operation to tow a damaged Russian gas tanker that had been drifting in the Mediterranean Sea.

A Russian oil and gas tanker, possibly targeted by drones, is adrift in the Mediterranean without a crew, raising serious environmental concerns if it leaks.

The Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, transporting liquefied natural gas, has been damaged and is drifting near the coast of Libya, prompting Libyan authorities to arrange for its towing to shore.

Data indicates that Indian gas tankers are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway amidst regional tensions.

Russia has dispatched two vessels carrying oil and gas to Cuba, defying the US embargo imposed by Donald Trump. The shipments are expected to provide significant energy support to the island, with the gas tanker arriving this week and the oil tanker in early April.

Low water levels in the Elbe River are devastating for shippers, shortening the navigation season and causing delays for gas tanker transport, despite recent efforts to move as much cargo as possible.

A Russian gas tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, is adrift between the Pelagie Islands and Malta with 900 tons of fuel oil onboard, prompting an emergency summit in Rome due to disaster risk.

A damaged Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, attacked off the coast of Libya, is now drifting between Malta and the Italian island of Lampedusa.

A gas tanker under US sanctions has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.

The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attack Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of carrying out a terrorist attack on one of…

Russia accused Ukraine of using naval drones to attack a liquified natural gas carrier off the Libyan coast, which led to its sinking.

A Russian gas tanker, part of the Kremlin's shadow fleet, was reportedly struck by a drone between Malta and Sicily. The attack on the vessel, which departed from Murmansk, has not yet been claimed by any group.

Over one lakh motorists caught in a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway due to a gas tanker mishap will receive a cumulative toll refund of Rs 5.16 crore.