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An armed security team on a merchant vessel repelled a suspected pirate attack off Yemen's southern coast.

A U.S. naval operation in the Gulf of Oman has left two seafarers missing and one injured after disabling a tanker.

A tanker off Oman experienced an engine room fire, resulting in two missing crew members and one reported casualty.

Iraq and the UAE are fast-tracking oil pipeline expansions to decrease dependency on the Strait of Hormuz for crude exports.

IMO Secretary-General raises concerns about vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz without credible security guarantees.

Undercover reporters have confirmed Russian paramilitary personnel on oil tankers, raising maritime security concerns.

CMA CGM's chief executive cautioned against assuming a return to pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz

The oil market expects a supply shortage if the Strait of Hormuz closes, shifting to oversupply upon its reopening

Global conflicts are significantly impacting project cargo and heavy-lift logistics, driving up risks and costs.

Kuwait is offering crude oil to Asian refiners for the first time since the Iran war began, indicating a resumption of oil flows.

More vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz undetected by public tracking systems, indicating increased opaque maritime activity

The IMO chief warns that the Strait of Hormuz remains too dangerous for safe passage, despite claims of rising traffic

Global LNG markets experienced a significant price surge in March following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Qatar's LNG…

Chinese government ships entered restricted waters off Taiwan, leading to a response from the Taiwanese coast guard.

A fifth Qatari LNG tanker has transited the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total to nine loaded vessels since the conflict began

ADNOC is reportedly increasing oil exports despite concerns over a potential Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Autonomous systems are transforming mine countermeasure operations in vital shipping lanes, improving safety and trade flow

US forces disabled a tanker linked to Iran's shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman, marking the seventh interdiction since a blockade began

G7 nations plan to seek Trump's approval for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran peace deal

Global shipping faces a complex crisis from dark transits, secondary rate contagion, and renewed Houthi blockades.

Yemen's Houthi group has declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea after a missile launch

Extended vessel idling due to the Strait of Hormuz closure presents critical fuel quality management challenges for operators

The EU has sanctioned an IRGC Navy unit and two individuals over alleged attempts to restrict navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged almost 5% after an Israeli strike on an Iranian petrochemical plant, threatening the ceasefire

Israel retaliated against Iranian military targets after Tehran's missile attacks, escalating direct hostilities.

A ceasefire in the Middle East has collapsed after military exchanges between Israel, Iran, and Houthi rebels.

Israeli strikes on Iran have escalated Middle East tensions, creating new concerns for global shipping markets already facing disruptions

Seafarers are facing severe stress and exhaustion due to prolonged confinement in the Strait of Hormuz amidst geopolitical tensions

Iran's demand for transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked international condemnation and debate.

US forces intercepted two Iranian drones targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions