IRGC strike hits MSC Sariska V in Um-Qasr
UKMTO reports that a vessel was yesterday struck by two projectiles near Um-Qasr, Iraq.The second projectile to strike the ship resulted in a fire that was subsequently extinguished. No crew injuries were
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Trump orders CENTCOM blockade of Iranian ports
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said yesterday that its forces would begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, “in accordance
UKMTO: Two more ships struck by projectiles
As UKMTO today posted news on further strikes on ships Windward AI reported hat Qatar has confirmed a full halt to gas production at Ras Laffan, the world’s largest LNG export hub,
Tanker struck while anchored off Fujairah
Although CENTCOM continues to find and eliminate Iranian missile launchers, the regime continues its attacks against its neighbors — including Fujairah, UAE, where there have been multiple strikes on the Fujairah Oil
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
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,
Hellas Aphrodite crew rescued as Somali piracy incidents surge
Incidents of Somali Basin piracy are surging. This morning the UKMTO Operation Center gave an update on a November 6 incident 560 nautical miles southeast of Eyl, Somalia, in which the master
U.S. continues strikes on Houthi assets
As U.S. efforts to neutralize Houthi assets and access to weaponry continue — both on the ground and in the court room, United Kingdom Maritime Operations said today that it had received
CRS says Houthis pose a long term threat
After Israel responded massively to an attack on the Port of Eilat with an attack on the Houthi-held Yemeni Port of Hodeida on July 20, there was a lull in the Houthi
UKMTO reports multiple Houthi attacks involving two merchant vessels
Despite efforts to deter them, multiple Houthi attacks continue to make Red Sea transits a risky business. UKMTO today reported attacks involving two merchant vessels. In the most recent, which took place