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MV Limburg

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The MV Limburg was badly damaged by suicide bombers in 2002.

MV Limburg is a French merchant vessel that was attacked by suicide bombers in October 2002.[1][2][3][4]

One crew member, Atanas, lost his life, twelve were injured.[5] 90,000 tonnes of oil were spilled.[6][7]

In 2003, the ship was repaired and sold to Tanker Pacific Management who renamed it the Maritime Jewel.[8]

References

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  1. ↑ William J. Fallon (6 June 2005). "Remarks at 4th annual Shangri La Dialogue: "Enhancing Maritime Security Cooperation"". United States Pacific Command. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
  2. ↑ Max Blenkin (April 19, 2005). "Study warns of maritime terror threat". The Age. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
  3. ↑ "Limburg oil tanker attacked". Global Security. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  4. ↑ "United States Designates Muhsin al-Fadhli as Terrorist: Treasury accuses Kuwaiti of supporting Zarqawi, al-Qaida". United States Department of State. 15 February 2005. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  5. ↑ "Al-Qaeda fugitive killed in Yemen". BBC. Sunday, 1 October 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-26. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ↑ "A Synopsis of the Terrorist Threat Facing the O&G Industry". Oil and Gas Industry Terrorism Monitor. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  7. ↑ "International Terrorism: The Threat". United Kingdom Home Office. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  8. ↑ "Maritime Jewel - IMO 9184392". Shipspotting.com. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
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