CPC has suspended its crude oil shipments from the Black Sea following drone strikes that hit two of its tankers.
The decision marks a significant escalation in the operational risks facing energy logistics in the region, as attacks on commercial vessels intensify.
Earlier today, Handelsavisen reported that an Okeanis Eco Tankers vessel was also struck by a drone, though the crew was unharmed.
The suspension comes amid a broader wave of violence against maritime traffic.
Earlier today, Handelsavisen reported that an Okeanis Eco Tankers vessel was also struck by a drone, though the crew was unharmed.
These incidents highlight the growing vulnerability of shipping lanes in the Black Sea, where drone warfare is increasingly targeting commercial infrastructure.
The disruption threatens to tighten regional crude supplies and could lead to higher freight rates as insurers and operators reassess the risk premium for Black Sea voyages.