Strait of Hormuz attacks

Three ships struck in new Strait of Hormuz attacks

At least three ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since we last reported on the situation. UKMTO warnings indicate that all were struck by “unknown projectiles.” Media reports identify

Maersk to pay $1.9M in FMC civil penalties

FMC monitoring Strait of Hormuz surcharges

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) reports that it is closely monitoring the impact the current conflict in the Middle East is having on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz. Under its

UNCTAD Strait of Hormuz briefing

Strait of Hormuz: Another attack and a disturbing UNCTAD analysis

With today bringing news of an incident involving a bulk carrier 36 nautical miles north of Abu Dhabi, vessel operators are still wary of sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Windward

Sonangol tanker incident Strait of Hormuz

Sonangol tanker damaged as Strait of Hormuz transits plunge

While anchored near Khor al-Zubai, Iraq, the Bahamas flagged crude oil tanker Sonangol Namibe yesterday reported hull damage after being approached by a small boat. It is the latest in a string

Stena Imperative

U.S.-flagged Stena Imperative hit following Operation Epic Fury strikes

The U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Imperative, which is enrolled in the U.S. Tanker Security Program is one of at least five ships damaged in the wake of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran,

MARAD issues U.S. Maritime Alert

Strikes on Iran: U.S. Maritime Alert released

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, MARAD has issued a U.S. Maritime Alert covering the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea. UKMTO has also issued an

While the industry addresses insurance implications and routing strategies, a less discussed but critical concern lies in employment law and crew welfare.

Q&A: Crew welfare in conflict zones and legal risks

The ongoing Iran–Israel conflict and the volatile situation in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have intensified scrutiny of maritime risk zones. While the industry addresses insurance implications and routing strategies,

Strait of Hormuz

Will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?

The big question in international shipping today has been whether Iran’s responses to the U.S. Operation Midnight Hammer strikes on its nuclear facilities will include closing the Strait of Hormuz — the

Adalynn ablaze

Shadow fleet tanker Adalynn ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after collision with Front Eagle

Multiple images have emerged on social media showing the tanker Adalynn ablaze off Fujairah after being in a collision early this morning after being in a collision with the Frontline tanker Front

Aerial view of Strait of Hormuz incident

U.S. and U.K. Navies respond to another Strait of Hormuz incident

In the latest of a series if incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, United States and United Kingdom Royal Navy forces responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the

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