Iraq

Increasing Cases of Oil Smuggling - Iraq

A notice from Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain has been issued in relation to increased oil smuggling in Iraq.

It states coalition forces will prevent ships smuggling illegal oil and that oil can only be purchased from the Iraqi state government (State Oil Marketing Organization). Any smuggling of oil will be considered as stolen government property and subject to seizure and vessels transporting illegal oil will be considered to be participating in illegal activities.