With mines reportedly in place, the IRGC is extending its controlled access through the Strait for some, while escalating security risk for others, says maritime intelligence consultancy Windward AI

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Oman 'working intensively' on safe passage for vessels through Strait of Hormuz

24 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman

Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi has claimed that the Sultanate, which has been an intermediary for Iran and the US in nuclear negotiations, is attempting to secure safe passage for vessels through the strait

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Missile attacks on QatarEnergy LNG reduce export capacity 17%

20 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman

QatarEnergy said it estimates annual revenue loss at US$20Bn due to damage from retaliatory Iranian strikes on the Ras Laffan LNG facility

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Salvors prepare for war-zone ship response

20 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Salvage providers and insurance representatives have been sent to the Middle East to assist distressed ships struck by projectiles

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents Ship Recycling

Iranian reprisal for attack on world's largest gas field hits Qatar LNG facility, ports and vessels

19 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman

Strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility and the UAE’s Khor Fakkan have caused another energy price spike and left two vessels damaged and a crew member missing

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Merchant ships caught in crossfire as Iran broadens strikes on UAE energy targets

17 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman

Iran broadcast an intent to strike UAE ports and facilities after US strikes on the Iran-controlled Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

One seafarer killed as tankers attacked during STS operation near Iraq

12 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

A renewed wave of suspected Iranian attacks on commercial vessels has targeted two tankers near Iraq and a container vessel off Jebel Ali

Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Gard shares loss prevention knowledge on bridge systems

12 Mar 2026by Martyn Wingrove

Ship insurer will provide information on navigation stations on vessels sailing worldwide

Safety & Incidents

Escalating attacks on commercial vessels in Middle East leave three seafarers missing

11 Mar 2026by Georgios Georgiou

Two bulk carriers and one container vessel have been targeted in attacks on 11 March, with three seafarers missing from one of the attacked vessels

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Trump-mandated US$20Bn maritime reinsurance plan misses 'what is at stake'

09 Mar 2026by Jamey Bergman

’Industry standard war clauses’ in charter parties and affreightment contracts remain in play and crew cannot be contractually compelled to transit Strait of Hormuz, explains P&I club

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

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Singapore doubles down on LNG, but eyes multi-fuel future

As the world’s largest bunkering hub and container transhipment centre, Singapore is at the epicentre of shipping’s efforts to lower CO2 and GHG emissions

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Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

19 Feb 2026by Martyn Wingrove

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Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

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Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

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Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

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2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

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2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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