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India expresses "deep concern" over the attack on two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 18, 2026

India announced that it had invited the Iranian envoy to New Delhi, and expressed its "deep concern" about the attack on the two Indian flagged ships which were attempting to 'cross the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier. According to an Indian government source…

Indian government source: Indian ship was attacked crossing Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 18, 2026

According to a source in the Indian government, a?vessel flying an Indian flag and carrying crude oil was attacked?on Saturday while attempting?to cross?the Strait?of?Hormuz. Sources confirmed that the vessel was the Sanmar Herald and said the crew aboard the vessel…

Document says that Italy's ENI loaded Venezuelan heavy oil cargo bound to Europe.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2026

This week, oil and gas 'producer ENI?finished loading the first cargo of Venezuelan heavy?crude to reach Spain in nearly two years. Since Caracas and Washington agreed on a landmark supply deal in January, trading?houses such as Trafigura, Vitol…

Data shows that despite the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a US-sanctioned Chinese oil tanker passed through it.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2026

Shipping data revealed that a Chinese 'tanker' sanctioned by the United States sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on a Tuesday despite the U.S. blocking the choke point. Data from LSEG MarineTraffic, Kpler and?MarineTraffic showed that the…

Ship tracking data shows that India has received its first Iranian oil shipment in seven years.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

LSEG's ship tracking data shows that two very?large crude carrier ships loaded with iranian oil arrived in Indian ports. Local refiners are using a temporary waiver granted last month by the United States to resume purchasing from Tehran for first time in 7 years.

Document shows that India's HPCL has issued a rare tender to HPCL for a tanker to load Russian LNG.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

A tender document obtained by showed that India's state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp had?issued an unusual tender to find a liquefied petroleum gas tanker capable of 'immediately loading propane and butane' from Russia's Ust-Luga Port. Document…

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…

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that India's Shipping Ministry has given special permission to four vessels transporting Iranian oil to berth in the western port of Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry, shipping minister and Reliance were not answered.

Sources say that India allows Reliance to dock Iranian oil tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2026

Three industry sources confirmed that the Indian shipping ministry had 'granted special permission' to four vessels carrying Iranian oil, as requested by Reliance Industries, to berth in the western Indian port of?Sikka. Emails seeking comment from the Indian oil ministry…

Tracking data shows that two more Indian flagged LPG ships have left the Gulf.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 6, 2026

According to data from LSEG and Kpler, two more Indian flagged liquefied 'petroleum gas' tankers have left the Gulf with fuel for a South -Asian nation. The data revealed that a third vessel, Jag Vikram is still west of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.

Document shows that Iraq asks oil customers to send loading plans for their tanks after the Hormuz exemption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 5, 2026

A 'document' reviewed by? showed that Iraqi state oil -marketer SOMO had asked customers to submit their crude oil lifting schedules in a matter of 24 hours. SOMO couldn't be reached outside office hours for a comment. The OPEC member will be…

Data shows two LPG tankers bound for India crossing Strait of Hormuz and out of Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 28, 2026

According to LSEG 'and Kpler' ship tracking data, two liquefied petrol gas?tankers BW Elm & BW Tyr are currently crossing the Strait of Hormuz on their way to India. Iran announced this week that non-hostile vessels could transit the waterway if coordinated with?Iranian officials.

Algerian traders report that the country has bought 690,000 tonnes of milling wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought around 690,000.00 metric tons milling wheat in an international tender that closed on Thursday, European traders reported. They said that the cost of a metric tonne, including freight and cost (c&f), was around $272.

Algeria purchases milling wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

European traders claim that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC bought?milling Wheat in an international bid which closed on Thursday. They said that initial purchases were reported at around $272 per metric ton, including cost and freight. Initial…

US increases fuel exports to Cuban private sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2026

According to documents and data on shipping, U.S. suppliers shipped approximately 30,000 barrels of fuel this year to Cuba's private industry. This suggests a Trump administration plan to give the private sector a boost over state-run enterprises is in full swing.

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…

Algerian wheat purchase in 2-port auction seen between 150,000 and 200,000 tons, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2026

European traders reported on Wednesday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC reportedly purchased between 150,000 and 200,000 metric tons of milling flour in an international bid?on Tuesday, requesting a?restricted shipping to only?two _ports.

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.

CORRECTED - Southeast Asian refineries reduce output due to tightened crude supplies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

Sources say that a growing number of refineries in Southeast Asia, who are dependent on Middle East oil for their production, have reduced output due to the U.S./Israeli war against Iran. Sources say that the conflict has halted all shipments across the Strait of Hormuz.

Algerian traders claim that they bought wheat for shipping to two ports in Algeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 10, 2026

European traders said that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC was believed to have bought milling wheat on Tuesday in an international?"tender" which only sought to ship to two _ports. Initial estimates put the volume of?purchased at around 200,000 metric tonnes.

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