gCaptain withdraws report that tanker PVT Azura carries Russian diesel; operator says cargo is liquid fertiliser

gCaptain has retracted its 23 October article reporting that the tanker PVT Azura was carrying Russian diesel to Norfolk, with arrival planned for 2 November. In an editor's note dated 28 October, the outlet says the vessel's commercial operator stated that the ship is carrying liquid fertiliser, not Russian diesel, and disputed the article's description of its previous cargoes. gCaptain says it can no longer substantiate its original reporting and has withdrawn the article.

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