A tanker carrying propane destined for Ukraine was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Romania overnight, forcing the crew to evacuate the burning vessel.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed the incident on social media, noting that the ship, flying the Liberian flag, was en route from Egypt when it came under attack.
The crew was successfully rescued, but the vessel remains ablaze, highlighting the continued vulnerability of commercial shipping in the region.
The incident adds to a growing list of maritime disruptions in the Black Sea, a critical corridor for energy and grain exports since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022.
While the immediate market impact on energy prices remains limited, the event reinforces the geopolitical premium embedded in shipping insurance and freight rates for vessels operating in or near the conflict zone.
Traders are monitoring whether this isolated strike signals a broader escalation in targeting commercial traffic, which could tighten supply chains for propane and other refined products in Eastern Europe.