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Sources Say Iran Charters Oil Tanker with Indian Insurance

A loophole in an Indian insurance scheme has allowed Iran’s state-run tanker company NITC to bolster oil exports by chartering a vessel insured by India’s state-run firms, industry and shipping sources said on Tuesday. European Union and U.S. sanctions to …

Japan Insurers Expand Cover to Boost Iran Oil Shipping Capacity

Japanese insurers are expanding their maritime coverage to allow more domestic tankers to transport Iranian crude, as Tokyo looks to keep oil flowing despite tough Western sanctions, industry sources said on Wednesday. Japan, Iran’s third biggest oil buyer, is expected …

EU Agrees to Some Iran Oil Insurance Exemptions – Until July

The European Union will allow some insurance on Iranian oil shipments before its full embargo starts on July 1, member states agreed on Thursday, responding to concerns from Asian importers heavily reliant on the EU for their coverage. The decision, …

EU Foreign Ministers Set Talks on Tanker Insurance for Iran Oil Embargo

EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss how the bloc’s Iran oil embargo will impact shipping insurance when they hold a scheduled meeting next week, an industry source said on Friday. The ministers are due to meet in Brussels next …