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livemint.comTwo sanctioned Iran-linked LPG carriers changed course or reversed direction in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Vessel-tracking data showed the movements hours after the United States reinstated a naval blockade aimed at halting Irania…
vanguardngr.comThe International Maritime Organization on Wednesday advised against transits through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command completed strikes on Iranian targets while Tehran launched retaliatory attacks and continued disrupting some traffic.
The Turkish-managed vessel split in half after a collision north of Qeshm Island. All crew evacuated safely and Iranian authorities confirmed the sinking.
news.sky.comThe National Lottery Heritage Fund is providing £3 million to protect historic vessels and maritime heritage in Scotland and nationwide. Grants will support restorations, training, and sector initiatives, GB News reported.
winnipegfreepress.comOpening statements begin Wednesday in the case of John Merrone, former captain of the Liberty Glory. He faces aggravated sexual abuse charges over a 2019 incident aboard the vessel.
YonhapBritain's Princess Anne toured HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.'s facility in Ulsan on July 14 to review shipbuilding capabilities. The visit formed part of a three-day trip with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
New York PostA crew member on the Regal Princess cruise ship fell overboard near Cancún and was found dead Monday. The ship, which left Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, continued its voyage after the incident.
opindia.comChinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday rejected US and Panamanian accusations that Beijing is weaponising shipping inspections. He cited data showing Panama-flagged vessels accounted for about half of accidents in Chinese waters from January to July despite represe…
uctoday.comQatar's Ministry of Transport directed every type of vessel to stop operations until further notice. The order follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
nypost.comIranian, Qatari and possibly Pakistani decision-makers gathered in Muscat on July 11 to discuss a transit framework for the Strait of Hormuz. Omani officials seek to open the Median Transit Lane for free commercial traffic.
azernews.azA vessel involved in an incident in the Red Sea area sustained no casualties or environmental damage, according to reports. The vessel is continuing toward its next port of call.
Qatar’s Transport Ministry announced Sunday that all maritime navigation can resume immediately. The decision reverses a June 29 advisory that had halted sailing and fishing vessels while leaving commercial shipping unaffected.
dohanews.coNegotiations between Iran and the United States in Doha this week concluded without a deal on releasing frozen funds. Iran has not started demining the Strait of Hormuz and maintains threats against unauthorized ship departures.
theiranproject.comIran’s ambassador to China said Saturday that service fees will apply to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz but will not constitute a toll. An initial deal with the United States had required free passage for 60 days after last month’s agreement.
kpbs.orgA flotilla of more than 100 tall ships and navy vessels from around the world arrived in New York Harbor on Saturday. Organizers described the event as the largest international maritime gathering in modern U.S. history.
A container ship left its approved route and ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials had previously warned vessels to remain south of Larak Island.
The United States and Iran reached a weeklong de-escalation agreement in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The pause supports indirect technical talks in Qatar while both sides maintain conflicting positions on waterway control and fees.
news.sky.comA foreign container ship grounded early Wednesday after leaving Iran's designated shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities had issued prior warnings against unauthorized routes. The strait recorded 34 crossings on June 30 with traffic continuing.
Several commercial ships have begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz under a United Nations shipping agency plan. US Energy Secretary Wright reported 72 vessels exited in the prior 24 hours.
theiranproject.comThe International Maritime Organization on Tuesday started implementing a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers aboard 500 to 600 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. The operation follows a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to reopen the strait after months of conflict.
thehindu.comCrews on large vessels in waters near the United Arab Emirates release empty oil drums into the sea. The drums are collected by small boats in exchange for fruit, vegetables, and seafood under a barter arrangement. Some drums are dropped for later pickup when small boats lack cap…
naturalnews.comIran maintained the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on June 21 despite the start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Thousands of sailors remain stranded on ships inside the waterway.
China's Ministry of Natural Resources said it will conduct regular surveys in waters east of Taiwan. The move follows recent vessel activity near the Pratas Islands and defense talks between Japan and the Philippines.
middleeasteye.netMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased to 25 crossings on 18 June. Five sanctioned vessels were recorded and no new attacks have been confirmed since 10 May.
warontherocks.comTwo armed skiffs approached a vessel 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, Yemen. The vessel's security team returned fire, and the skiffs disengaged.
news.google.comRussian-linked vessels have approached recreational boats in the English Channel. British military presence in the area remains limited according to reports.
theprint.inIndia's commercial shipping ministry reports more than 18,000 sailors stuck across the Persian Gulf as a U.S.-Iran deal is set to be signed Friday. About 600 vessels remain trapped, according to Kpler.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukA Russian Navy frigate fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht roughly 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence is investigating the incident.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA sanctioned supertanker entered the blockade zone and began loading Iranian crude. Three other VLCCs left Chabahar with unknown destinations.
The International Maritime Organization says roughly 500 vessels are still inside the strait despite formal reopening. Plans are underway to coordinate their evacuation and clear sea mines.
order-order.comBritish forces boarded the vessel on June 14, 2026, marking the first UK-led operation against a ship suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet.
focustaiwan.twA Panamanian ports authority reported that one Panamanian and one Barbadian vessel sustained damage from an attack while in Ukrainian waters.
finance.yahoo.comAn American aircraft disabled the Palau-flagged Settebello in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored repeated instructions. Three Indian sailors died and three others remain missing.
japantimes.co.jpManila’s foreign affairs secretary said the Philippines will proceed with delimitation talks despite Beijing’s response to the Japan-Philippines agreement.
thebalitimes.comA 39-year-old man spent six nights and seven days in the sea after falling from a clifftop on Hainan island. Fishermen found him 10 kilometres offshore and took him to hospital.
Taiwan’s patrol ship ordered the vessel to leave after it ignored warnings and crossed into the zone. The incident marks the fifth reported Chinese Coast Guard entry near the islands this year.
focustaiwan.twShips carrying cargo have been unable to exit the Gulf since Iran closed the strait in late February. Crews report rising supply costs and continued military activity despite the April ceasefire.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Handala II left Sweden carrying humanitarian supplies for Palestinians. The voyage follows an earlier interception of a similar aid ship by Israeli forces.
The Maritime Administration issued a request for information on May 7 to explore small modular reactors for commercial shipping. The agency is working with other federal offices on regulatory and infrastructure requirements.
thehindubusinessline.com@MarioNawfal reported that an Iranian vessel named IRGC Toll Collect has entered the Strait of Hormuz. MarineTraffic data places the ship in the waterway that carries 21 percent of global oil. Tehran has discussed charging vessels $2 million per transit.
citizen.co.zaIran introduced a new naval vessel reported to reach 100 knots and carry long-range cruise missiles. The announcement came amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions over a possible ceasefire extension and sanctions relief.
citizen.co.zaA Russian-flagged tanker carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel has changed course toward Brazil after weeks of drifting northeast of Cuba. The vessel remains under U.S. and EU sanctions.
koreaherald.comOmani and Iranian officials met to discuss navigation rules through the Strait of Hormuz under international law. The talks were reported by Omani state media.
news.google.comThe U.S. Department of Justice indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven executives on May 19 for alleged price fixing and output restrictions. The companies control about 87 percent of global dry shipping container production.
nbcnews.comIran released a new map on Wednesday claiming authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The publication comes as more than 20,000 sailors remain on approximately 2,000 vessels in the Gulf.
france24.comTwo small vessels have docked at the T-Jetty oil terminal on Iran's Kharg Island, marking the first such activity in several days. The development follows a period of reduced maritime traffic at the facility.
Satellite images show Iran loading crude oil into a tanker at the Jask terminal on May 18. The activity occurs outside the Strait of Hormuz but inside the U.S. Navy blockade line.
nypost.comSome 20,000 sailors remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, which has become a vast nautical prison. Crews spend their days dodging drones, rationing food and playing mahjong, according to reporting that details the unusual conditions facing the mariners.
japantimes.co.jpThe MV Hondius is scheduled to move to the Canary Islands, with an expected arrival in up to four days. The specific port has not yet been selected. The move will facilitate examination, treatment, and transfer of passengers and crew to their respective countries.
info.gov.hkThe International Maritime Organization is developing a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf. This effort addresses recent disruptions in the region. Officials aim to ensure safe passage for the affected vessels.
thepointsguy.comThe Celestyal Discovery became the first passenger vessel to navigate the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war, according to reports. The ship had been docked in Dubai for 47 days before departing without passengers for a test run to Muscat. Shipping companies are experien…