The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have reportedly claimed that ’a ship carrying liquefied gas’ hit a naval mine, resulting in a ’massive explosion and fire’

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Sinokor-linked VLCCs attacked: four injured in first attack, second sees tanker evacuated off UAE

12 Nov 2026by Riviera News

A strike on the engine room of tanker Dominica Prosperity off Ras Al Khaimah on 11 November started a fire and forced the evacuation of all 22 crew members

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Tankers hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports further mine strikes

11 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Royal Navy-led UKMTO has reported two tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s IRGC has claimed that several vessels have struck naval mines

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Over 140 tankers drawn into Middle East shuttle trade as risks persist

10 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

VLCCs account for the majority of vessels deployed in a shuttle trade expected to endure amid ongoing Hormuz risks

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Tankers hit in Hormuz; US strikes bulker, Qeshm Island, launches task force

09 Nov 2026by Riviera News

At least three merchant vessels have been damaged in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman in recent days

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

ADNOC approaches LNG carrier owners for premium Gulf bareboat charter deals

09 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

More than two shipowners have offered LNG carriers to the Abu Dhabi-based operator

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Seafarer killed in attack on Greek-owned tanker in Middle East Gulf

06 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

IMO confirms attack on product tanker Velos Sapphire, leaving one seafarer dead and the vessel damaged

Middle East Conflict Safety & Incidents

Hormuz disruption could reshape global LNG trade and shipping patterns through 2031

05 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

New model simulates the impact of Strait of Hormuz disruption on global LNG trade

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Fresh Hormuz attacks leave seafarer dead, one vessel sunk and several damaged

04 Nov 2026by Riviera News

A seafarer has died and several commercial vessels have reportedly been damaged in a series of incidents in and around the Strait of Hormuz in early November

Middle East Conflict Ports & Terminals Safety & Incidents

Investing through uncertainty: why risk management is now the maritime investor’s edge

03 Nov 2026by Riviera News

Uncertainty is no longer a reason to delay investment, with shipping investors increasingly relying on rigorous risk assessment to protect financial positions, write Reed Smith partners Alice Colarossi and Han Deng

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Attacks damage Nakilat LNG carrier in Gulf; product tanker loses power

02 Nov 2026by Georgios Georgiou

An offshore tug has also reportedly been struck, while the UAE brings an oil spill off its coast under control

Middle East Conflict Offshore Support Vessels Safety & Incidents

Explosive devices attached to tanker in one of at least two attacks in Hormuz

30 Oct 2026by Riviera News

Tankers have been attacked during outbound transits of the Strait of Hormuz, with one struck by a projectile and another disabled by explosive devices

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Ethanol momentum in maritime shifts from engines to economics

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Veson Nautical: full restoration is unlikely before at least mid-2027

02 Oct 2026by Riviera News

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Ammonia: an emerging energy commodity that shipping shouldn’t ignore

08 Sep 2026by Martin Cartwright

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Why ports need to invest in dedicated electric tug charging

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