Oman suspends oil loading at Mina al Fahal terminal following explosion, sources say
Oman has suspended oil loading at the Mina al Fahal terminal following an explosion near its mooring berths. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a drone attack, although the exact timing is unclear. Several supertankers were reported anchored off the port at the time of the incident.
- ▪The explosion occurred between SBM 1 and 2 berths at the Mina al Fahal terminal.
- ▪Sources indicate the explosion was due to an alleged drone attack.
- ▪Shipping data shows several supertankers anchored off the port on June 5.
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- ▪ Oman suspends crude loading after explosion at key oil export terminal — Times of India
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Oman suspends oil loading at Mina al Fahal terminal following explosion, sources saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxVessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 3. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 05, 2026, 10:58 AMUpdated Jun 05, 2026, 11:00 AMListenSINGAPORE – Oman’s Mina al Fahal terminal has suspended oil loading following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths, two people familiar with the matter said on June 5.The explosion occurred between SBM 1 and 2 berths due to an alleged drone attack, they said.It was not immediately clear when the attack took place.Several supertankers were seen anchored off the port on June 5, shipping data from LSEG showed.The terminal could not be immediately reached for comment outside…
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