Shadow fleet dominates Strait of Hormuz transits in March
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly dominated by shadow fleet activity, as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape vessel movements and raise concerns across global shipping markets. These insights...
Saudi eases maritime rules as Gulf risks escalate
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has suspended the requirement for valid certificates and documents needed to issue or renew navigation licences, and work permits for marine units for 30...
The Invisible Warriors: Seafarers in the Line of Fire
by Punit Oza, President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Punit Oza, the President of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, warns that seafarers are risking their lives in conflict zones...
IMO urges coordinated action to safeguard Gulf shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks on merchant vessels and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor. In his...
Hapag-Lloyd signs LOI to support India’s maritime growth
Hapag-Lloyd and the Government of India have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the growth of India’s shipping and logistics sector. The agreement identifies...
Iran establishes controlled shipping corridor in Hormuz
Iran has introduced a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple industry reports and vessel tracking data, as regional tensions continue to affect maritime traffic in...
Kuwait-flagged tanker hit by projectile off UAE East Coast
A Kuwait‑flagged tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 17 March, according to a notice from the United...
Tug Network Team strengthens presence in Europe with Fairplay
Tug Network Team (TNT), an alliance of independent towage operators launched in the Americas in 2024, has expanded into Europe with the addition of Fairplay Towage. The move extends the...
IMO Council to examine Gulf risks for merchant crews
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will review the effects of rising regional tensions on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf, with particular...
Panama Canal advances Vision 2035 expansion strategy
The Panama Canal Authority is advancing a series of infrastructure and sustainability projects under its Vision 2035 strategy aimed at expanding capacity, improving operational reliability, and strengthening the Panama Canal’s...
Three vessels hit near Strait of Hormuz
Several commercial vessels were damaged in incidents near the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March, highlighting the growing risks for merchant shipping in one of the world’s most important maritime...
Insurers widen Gulf war-risk zones amid rising tensions
Marine insurers are tightening war-risk coverage for vessels operating in the Gulf as conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping. According...
