Italy opens terrorism probe after blasts hole tanker that had called at Russian ports

Prosecutors in Genoa have opened an investigation into suspected shipwreck with terrorist intent after two explosions damaged the Greek-operated tanker Seajewel below the waterline off Savona-Vado on 15 February, Baird Maritime reports, citing Reuters. No one was hurt and there was no pollution. Ship-tracking data showed Seajewel, like the tankers Seacharm and Koala hit by blasts in recent weeks, had recently called at a Russian port. Maritime security officials said limpet mines were the most likely cause, though this was not confirmed.

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