New hostile action against Greek ship, Using the installation and explosion magnetic mines, occurred in the Russian port Ust-Luga.
Two consistent explosions occurred in the machine department of the tanker Eco Wizardbelonging to the Greek company Stealthgas Harisa Vafes, on Sunday.
The attack was committed, presumably Ukrainian saboteurs using magnetic min According to the scenario similar to the topics, which occurred with the Greek tanker Vilamourabelonging to the shipowner Georgios icon off the coast of Libya.
Two Explossions that Rippeed Through The Engine Room of a LiquEd Petroleum Gas Tanker Owned BY US-Listed Stealtgas on July 6 Arew to have Been Caused By Timed Explosive Devices Attached to the Hull of the Vesselhttps://t.co/p3xz56fol8
– Lloyd's List (@lloydslist) July 7, 2025
Two powerful explosions during ammonia loading occurred at an interval of about ten minutes in the machine department Eco Wizardwho walks under the flag Marshall Islands. Explosions caused the flow of water to the engine room, the roll of the stern to the left, as well as the leakage of liquid ammonia in the sea.
All 23 crew members are evacuated and safe. The Russian Ministry of Transport described a leak as “Light”emphasizing that the ship is not faced with the risk of flooding. Russia announced the beginning of an official investigation.
The divers of the Russian Navy took over the vessel examination to confirm the presence of explosives and clarify the exact causes of the incident. If it is confirmed that this is an attack using magnetic mines, Eco Wizard will be added to the list of six Greek vessels that have become the purpose of such attacks in 2025.
The most recent such case is Vilamourabelonging to the Greek consortium TMS Tankerswhich was attacked on June 27.
The Greece authorities (for understandable reasons) do not respond to these incidents (in contrast to the reaction to the attacks of the Husites), which causes murmur and irritation among shipowners. It is no secret that Greek shipownerswho possess serious influence in society And they provide solid revenues to the country's budget, “may be offended”, which in the end can result in serious problems for Mitsikitis.
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