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title: "Nordic American Tankers says ship hit in Black Sea attack, crew safe, damage minor"
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description: "Nordic American Tankers reported a vessel suffered minor damage and the crew remained safe after an attack in the Black Sea. The ship has exited the area, reducing near-term operational risk. Additionally, three NAT ships detained in the Arabian Gulf since Feb. 28, 2026, have been released and resumed global trading. The company stated there are no material insurance issues related to either incident."
datetime: "2026-07-23T10:21:13.000Z"
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# Nordic American Tankers says ship hit in Black Sea attack, crew safe, damage minor

-   Nordic American Tankers reported one vessel was attacked in the Black Sea a few days ago, causing minor damage; crew remained safe. \* The vessel has exited the Black Sea area, reducing near-term operational risk tied to the incident. \* Three NAT ships trapped in the Arabian Gulf since Feb. 28, 2026 have been released, resuming worldwide trading. \* The company flagged no material insurance issues tied to the Arabian Gulf detention or the Black Sea incident. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Nordic American Tankers Limited published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202607230620OMX\_\_\_\_\_CNEWS\_EN\_GNW1001214103\_en) on July 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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