KCSM Newsline August 18, 2010
one crew member was injured in the incident. the officials believe that the boats carried out an attack. they say soot radiating from the dent and numerous scratches on the stern indicate that the tanker was not directly hit but something exploded a short distance away. the transport ministry sees the incident as a threat to maritime security as more than 80% of crude oil imported by japan passes through the middle eastern strait. on wednesday, the ministry will convene the first investigative panel of government officials and experts to discuss the incident. north korea has offe...
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