IRAQ-IRAN

Iraq Attacks Iranian Shuttle Tanker 

Iraq continued its attacks on Iran-bound vessels last week hitting two tankers. On 10 March the 255,850 dwt Liberian- registered tanker Atlanticos was hit by an Exocet missile after loading at Kharg Island three hours earlier. The vessel, one of Iran's new fleet of chartered ships shuttling between Kharg and Sirri islands, was struck at the starboard deck causing a fire in the deck and in the ship's pump room. No crew members were...