VOL. XXXI
NO. 9
7-DECEMBER-1987
GULF SHIPPING
Iraq Hits More Shuttle Tankers as Kuwait Reopens Deep-sea Terminal
After last week's series of hit-and-run attacks against shipping in the Gulfby Iran, it was Iraq's turn this week, with Iraqi aircraft hitting at leastthree further Iranian shuttle tankers.
On 27 November the 206,198 dwt Panamanian-registered Stilikon was hit by amissile while en route fully loaded from Kharg Island to Lavan. The attackresulted in a fire in the accommodation quarters,...
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