Strait of Hormuz

Oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman have slowed due to recent Iranian attacks on vessels, increasing security concerns

Amphitrite Underwriting London has appointed Jack Thompson as a war underwriter to bolster its marine war risk services.

The Houthi movement has threatened Saudi Arabian shipping, pointing to an ongoing blockade as the reason

France is reconfiguring its naval forces in the Arabian Sea, including the recall of an aircraft carrier.

Saudi Arabia's growing dependence on Yanbu exports exposes crude shipments to Houthi attacks near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Attacks on Dynacom vessels have brought shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill, underlining heightened risks

An oil tanker halted in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian naval actions, raising concerns about escalating Middle East hostilities

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen by 90% compared to pre-conflict levels, Clarksons Research indicates

A Russian strike on the Golden Leo vessel has resulted in five fatalities and five missing crew members

European shares rebounded from early losses, stabilizing as diplomatic progress in the Middle East eased global energy market concerns.

New pipelines near the Strait of Hormuz may not fully mitigate the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports, analysts warn

Soybean futures hit a nine-week high due to increased Chinese demand for US supplies and rising crude oil prices.

Energy markets face potential stress if US-Iran tensions continue, threatening the Strait of Hormuz and global supply chains

A vessel fire has been reported off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, with the cause currently unknown

Vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped by 60% after recent attacks, leading to altered navigation patterns.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacted alumina flows to the Arabian Gulf, while global aluminium exports surged.

Black Sea wheat prices climbed to a three-week high due to intensified Russia-Ukraine attacks on shipping infrastructure

Covert maritime intelligence is being used to monitor Russia's shadow fleet, operating outside conventional shipping regulations

Oil loadings at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal are suspended after drone attacks on two tankers

Iraq is rerouting fuel oil exports through Syria via an extensive trucking operation, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.

A global diesel supply deficit is developing, potentially increasing tanker demand and freight rates for refined products

Russian forces reportedly struck Mykolaiv while Ukraine maintains its maritime attacks, signaling continued regional conflict.

An oil tanker chartered for crude loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal was damaged by two drones.

Armed assailants have seized a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, prompting maritime security concerns.

Disrupted container trade lanes are set to receive numerous new vessel deliveries in 2026, offsetting longer voyages

The United States and Iran have escalated tensions by striking each other's infrastructure, including bridges and power plants

Russian drone strikes caused fatalities and damaged foreign-flagged ships at Ukrainian Black Sea ports, intensifying trade route pressure

Security risks for commercial shipping now extend across the entire Gulf region, beyond the Strait of Hormuz, INTERTANKO warns

Armed assailants are believed to have boarded and seized control of the chemical tanker Asana off Yemen's southern coast.

A recent tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside fears of renewed Houthi activity, threatens dual maritime chokepoint disruption.