An explosion occurred on an oil tanker operated by the oil company SEPCOL at the Ukpokiti oil field off the coast of Nigeria. The ship, which is located in the Niger River delta and has an oil storage capacity of 2 million barrels, was engulfed in flames after the explosion. “There are currently no reported fatalities, but we can confirm that there were 10 crew members on board before the incident. We are prioritizing investigations into their safety,” said Ikemefuna Okafor, SEPCOL Chief Executive Officer. Noting that an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the explosion, Okafor stated that they are trying to bring the situation under control.
Russian Presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced that President Vladimir Putin signed the draft strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050.
Patrushev stated that the final draft was signed on May 30, following its preparation by the Ministry of Defense and revision by the Maritime Board. The strategy incorporates proposals from various federal institutions and organizations. The initiative was launched after a Kremlin meeting in July 2024.
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