Marine Link
Thursday, June 11, 2026

Maritime Blogs Maritime Reporter Asia Marine Logistics

Clear
Maritime Reporter
Asia
Marine Logistics
Marine Services
Middle East
Transportation

Blogs

  • Maritime Reporter (24) (X)

Tags

Data shows that shipping traffic through Hormuz is still low, despite the absence of any US-Iran agreement.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

Shipping data revealed a lull in activity over the last few days. However, the talks between Iran and the United States are still stalled. According to data from Kpler, and a separate satellite analysis by 'data analytics specialists SynMax'…

Official: UK will convene further talks on Strait of Hormuz Strait next week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

A British official who was aware of the discussions said that Britain would convene the latest round of talks next week with its allies to discuss a way to open up the Strait of Hormuz for shipping without paying tolls to Iran. The official…

As ships reroute to the Cape, African bunkering hubs benefit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 23, 2026

The number of ships diverting around the Cape of Good Hope is increasing, as the Middle East war has reshaped global shipping routes. This boosts the role of Africa as a hub for bunkering. Since late 2023 when Houthi attacks against Red?Sea?shipping?began…

Ship trackers reveal that another tanker carrying Iranian oil has passed through Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

Data from ship trackers revealed that a supertanker?with 2 million barrels?of Iranian crude oil onboard?sailed?through?the?Strait of?Hormuz the previous day. This vessel is one of at least five others shipping oil to?Asia?since February 28.

Ship tracking data shows that a Greek-operated oil tanker carrying Saudi cargo passes through Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 9, 2026

Analysis from ship tracking?platforms Kpler?and Lloyd's List?Intelligence on Monday showed that a?Greek operated oil tanker?sailed?through the Strait?of Hormuz?with?a?cargo?of Saudi Arabian crude?and its destination listed as India. MarineTraffic data showed that the Shenlong Suezmax tanker…

Sources: Malta-flagged container vessel hit by projectile at Hormuz and abandoned

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 4, 2026

Shipping sources reported that the crew of the Maltese container ship Safeen Prestige abandoned ship after it was damaged by a projectile as it sailed towards?the top of the Strait of Hormuz? on Wednesday. Vanguard, a British maritime risk management company…

Source: Iran releases Greek-managed tanks seized in January 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2026

Iran has ?released ?the Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker MT St. Nikolas it seized in the Gulf of Oman in January 2024, a ?company source told on Tuesday. Source: The vessel was released on 8th January and has been at Shinas Port in Oman since 12th January with 13 crew members on board.

Sources say that the Middle East war insurance rates are rising due to escalating tensions in Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.

Ambrey Security says that the hijack call made by a ship near Iran was a false alarm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2025

Ambrey, a British maritime security company, said that a hijack signal sent by a Panamanian flagged petroleum products tanker near Iran was a false alert. Ambrey reported the incident on Tuesday, south of the busy Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes without naming "UAE-linked vessel".

Pentagon: US forces capture third sanctioned oil-tanker in Indian Ocean

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

The Pentagon announced?on Tuesday that U.S. forces had intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean, after tracing it from Caribbean waters. This was the third interdiction of this kind in the region. Washington has stepped up its blockade of vessels going to or from Venezuela…

Middle East oil exports drive tanker costs up to a 6-year high amid US-Iran threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

Industry sources claim that the cost of shipping crude oil has risen?to its highest level in six years. This is due to a surge of crude exports out of the Middle East, as traders rush to book charters before a possible conflict between the U.S.

DP World's outlook is uncertain after a 28% drop in annual profits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2025

DP World, a Dubai owned ports and logistics firm, reported a 28% decline in annual profits on Thursday, citing increased finance costs. The company also highlighted an uncertain outlook because of "geopolitical risk" and a changing global trade landscape.

Yemen's Houthis complimentary team of Galaxy Leader after over a year, Al Masirah television reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

Sea coast, Houthiowned Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday. Palestinian militant group Hamas. Council as saying. car provider's owner Galaxy Maritime. Houthi forces at sea on Nov. of war in Gaza. agreement. criminal activities and siege of the Gaza Strip, he said.

Red Sea rescue operation underway for crew of cargo vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

Three maritime security sources confirmed on Thursday that a rescue operation was underway for the crew aboard a cargo ship flying the Panamanian flag, which had been abandoned near the port of Hodeidah at the Red Sea. The number of crew members on board and the cause of the accident were not known.

After suspension of traffic due to vessel rudder malfunction, Bosphorus traffic will resume in Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The Transportation Ministry reported that the Nazann tanker with a length of 114 metres had a rudder problem. This caused the suspension of both directions in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. The coast guard sent tugboats to the strait after the vessel had mechanical issues.

ADNOC L&S signs contracts for 23 supertankers worth $4.4bn, according to the state news agency

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

ADNOC Logistics & Services has signed contracts for $4.4 billion in order to build 23 supertankers that will transport ethane and ammonia, as well as liquefied gas. This was reported by the UAE state news agency on Thursday. ADNOC CEO Abdulkareem Al Masabi stated that the company…

Shipping source: Iran releases cargo from oil tanker St Nikolas

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

A shipping source said on Thursday that Iran had released the oil cargo of the Greek owned, Marshall Islands flagged tanker, which it seized earlier this year in the Gulf of Oman. Source: Iran still holds the vessel M/T Saint Nikolas. The vessel was loaded with 1…

IRGC: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have intercepted a tanker managed by the UAE

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The IRGC, along with British security firm Ambrey, announced on Monday that the IRGC had intercepted a tanker flying the flag of Togo, but managed by UAE, carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil. Ambrey reported that the vessel was carrying…

Houthis increase attacks on cargo ships in Gulf of Aden

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Yemen's Houthi Rebels damaged and destroyed a container ship flying the Singapore flag with two missiles Friday, as they intensified their attacks against global shipping in response to Israel's Gaza War. The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran…

Malaysia Coast Guard says that the tanker involved in an explosion has left the site

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Malaysia's Coast Guard said on Saturday one of two large oil tanks involved in an accident that resulted in fires on both vessels had left the scene of the accident. It was also believed that the tracking system of that tanker had been turned off.
  • 1
  • 2

Subscribe for
Maritime Reporter E-News

Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service, delivered to your Email five times per week