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Auction prices for priority Panama Canal transits have climbed to an unprecedented $4m per vessel as geopolitical turmoil in...
Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’...
By Weilun Soon and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called...
Japanese oil tanker successfully transits Strait of Hormuz...
posted on: May 17, 2026
A Japan-linked crude oil tanker operated by ENEOS has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data. According to Reuters, the Panama-flagged tanker is carrying about 1.9 million barrels of crude (from Kuwait and the UAE) and is expected to arrive in Japan in late May or early June. ENEOS CEO Miyata Tomohide confirmed the safe transit. In addition, Japanese officials, including Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, said no transit fee was paid to Iran, while diplomatic coordination involved Japan’s embassy in Tehran. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reportedly contacted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to secure passage for the vessel, which carries four Japanese crew members. This is the second such passage by a Japan-related vessel since recent disruptions in the region. Another Japan-linked ship passed through in early April. Meanwhile, Japanese firm Idemitsu Kosan expects the waterway to remain constrained in the near term, with broader normalization not...
Iran claims oil spill in the Gulf caused by tanker dump...
posted on: May 15, 2026
Iran’s top environmental official has said that a suspected oil spill in the Gulf near Kharg Island was most likely caused by a tanker discharging waste water, rather than a leak from Iran’s oil infrastructure. As highlighted, the slick which covers dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s main oil hub of Kharg Island, was detected in satellite imagery from Copernicus’ Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 systems between May 6 and 8. Reuters reports that the images showed a grey and white sheen spreading west of the 8-kilometre-long island, raising concerns over a possible major spill. However, Iranian Vice-President Shina Ansari stated that monitoring results indicate the pollution came from a non-Iranian tanker releasing ballast water contaminated with substances, adding that no leaks were found in Iran’s pipelines, oil terminals, or offshore facilities. Iran’s Oil Terminals Company also confirmed on 10 May that inspections showed no evidence of leaks from storage...
Iran tightens Hormuz grip
posted on: May 15, 2026
Iran has expanded the maritime zone it considers under operational control around the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian-linked media coverage cited by analysts, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy now describes the Strait of Hormuz as a “vast operational area” stretching from Jask in eastern Iran to Siri Island in the west. Reports from Fars and Tasnim suggested the asserted operational envelope has widened dramatically from around 20 to 30 miles previously to as much as 200 to 300 miles across the Hormuz approaches. The move follows the publication earlier this month of an IRGC map indicating a new control zone spanning much of the UAE-facing Gulf of Oman coastline, increasing uncertainty for vessels transiting into and out of the Arabian Gulf. The deteriorating operating picture was reinforced yesterday by maritime analytics platform Windward, which reported a swarm of more than 200 small craft inside the northern Hormuz...
U.S. Indicts Operator and Supervisor of Dali on Multiple Criminal Charges...
posted on: May 15, 2026
The operator of the containership Dali, which destroyed Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, along with one of the company’s technical supervisors, has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on multiple criminal charges. The DOJ unsealed the indictment it received on April 8 from a federal grand jury that lists a total of 18 charges against Sinergy Marine in Singapore and Synergy Maritime in India as the operators of the Dali, along with a shoreside technical supervisor, Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair. The companies and the technical supervisor are charged with “conspiracy, willfully failing to immediately inform the U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements.” Synergy is also charged with misdemeanor violations of the Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, and Refuse Act for the discharge of pollutants into the Patapsco River, including shipping containers and their contents, oil,...
1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness...
posted on: May 15, 2026
As many as 1,700 passengers are being held on board a cruise ship in southwest France, after dozens of cases of possible gastroenteritis on board. The ship, named Ambition, was scheduled to sail around France and Spain after picking up passengers from the UK cities of Belfast and Liverpool on May 8 and May 9. Up to 50 passengers on board Ambition were affected by symptoms consistent with an acute stomach sickness, according to the local health agency in the French department of Gironde. The passengers were immediately seen by a doctor and kept in isolation in their rooms, according to the statement. A 92-year-old man died onboard on May 10, the ship’s operator Ambassador Cruise Line confirmed to CNN, although the guest did not report any symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. “The cause of death has yet to be established pending the coroner’s full report. We are providing every...
Iraq and Pakistan Strike Iran Transit Deals to Move Oil and LNG Through Hormuz...
posted on: May 15, 2026
By Marwa Rashad and Ahmed Rasheed LONDON/BAGHDAD, May 12 (Reuters) – Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran’s ability to control energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has slashed energy exports from a region that normally supplies 20% of the world’s crude oil and LNG. The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports in recent weeks. And though Iran initially sought to halt traffic through the strait, that stance is now changing, said Claudio Steuer of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Video Unpaused “Iran has shifted from blocking Hormuz to controlling access to it … Hormuz is no longer a neutral transit route, it is a controlled corridor,” he said. With most of its crude exports typically shipped through the strait, Iraq was among...
U.S. Navy Faces Rising Costs for Hormuz Missions With Strait Still Blocked...
posted on: May 13, 2026
(Bloomberg) — As long as the Strait of Hormuz remains unsettled, the US Navy faces millions of dollars in extra costs each time it sends a destroyer through the waterway, and such passages on their own are unlikely to reopen it. The Navy voyages remain fraught, and the ships are accompanied by fighter jets and helicopters overhead, along with extra surveillance measures. If the vessels need to defend themselves against Iranian attack — as three warships did during a transit on Thursday — the price tag could be even higher, involving missiles that cost up to $6 million each. Video Paused Although many of the operating costs are already covered by this year’s defense appropriations, the total for repeatedly escorting commercial shipping in and out of the Gulf would add billions to the price of a conflict the Pentagon says has already rung up $25 billion in expenses — a number others claim is too...
Photos Appear to Show Fire Aboard Iranian VLCC Disabled by U.S. Navy...
posted on: May 13, 2026
New images circulating online appear to show damage and an active fire aboard the Iranian tanker Sea Star III days after the vessel was disabled by a U.S. Navy fighter jet during blockade enforcement operations near the Gulf of Oman. The photos, posted Monday, purportedly show scorch marks and flames near the funnel area of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) VLCC Sea Star III (IMO 9569205). Notably, the vessel is not carrying any cargo. “The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) VLCC supertanker SEA STAR III (9569205) after her funnel was fired at by a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on 2026-05-08 at 25.63345, 57.92449,” TankerTrackers wrote in a post on X. The coordinates place the vessel near the Iranian port area of Bandar-e Jask in the eastern Gulf of Oman, just outside the Strait of Hormuz. Video Muted The authenticity of the images has not been...
Connecting the Maritime Future: Autonomy, Integration, and the Next Era of Underwater Perception...
posted on: May 13, 2026
The maritime industry is undergoing rapid change. Advancements in autonomy are allowing uncrewed vessels to transit oceans with growing sophistication. A growing network of marine technologies is paving the way for the future of maritime operations. Yet, across all sectors of the industry, adoption of these capabilities is slow to match the pace of innovation. Innovators within the industry must work together to bridge the gap between concept and deployment. Realizing the Potential of Autonomy Autonomy is often discussed as an inevitable path for the maritime industry. It is easy to imagine that for autonomous ships, it is more difficult to integrate the many subsystems that make autonomy viable in practice. Trust remains central in bringing this concept to reality. Policy and regulatory agencies are struggling to determine what this inevitable future looks like. The challenges to overcome are in the awareness of existing technologies and the practical pairing...
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’ as Hormuz Crisis Deepens...
posted on: May 13, 2026
By Nayera Abdallah, Elwely Elwelly and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, fueling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows. Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at reopening negotiations, Iran on Sunday released a response focused on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, where U.S. ally Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. The response had been swiftly rejected by Trump. Asked where the ceasefire stands, Trump told reporters on Monday. “I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us. I didn’t even finish reading it,” he said. In its response, Tehran also demanded compensation for war damage, emphasized its sovereignty over the Strait of...
Safe Bulkers expands IMO Phase 3 fleet strategy with four Japanese newbuild dry bulk vessels...
posted on: May 13, 2026
Safe Bulkers is adding four Japanese-built dry bulk vessels to its orderbook as the New York-listed owner continues investing in fuel-efficient tonnage aligned with tightening emissions rules. The newbuild programme includes Kamsarmax and Capesize vessels designed to meet IMO GHG-EEDI Phase 3 and NOx Tier III requirements, with deliveries scheduled through 2029. Safe Bulkers is strengthening its fleet renewal programme with agreements to acquire four Japanese newbuild dry bulk vessels designed to comply with the latest international emissions standards. The Monaco-based shipowner said the order includes three 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax vessels scheduled for delivery in the first half and third quarter of 2029, alongside one 182,000 dwt Capesize vessel due for delivery in the second half of the same year. According to the company, the Kamsarmax vessels will be financed through existing cash reserves, while the Capesize vessel will be acquired under a 10-year bareboat finance lease with purchase...
Making safety work: How data and digital tools are changing life at sea...
posted on: May 12, 2026
The conversation around seafarers’ safety is not confined to equipment or procedures. Increasingly, it is about information; how it is captured, shared, and turned into meaningful action. In an industry shaped by rising regulatory demands and operational complexity, data, digitalisation and artificial intelligence are practical tools advancing daily life on board. For Esa Henttinen, EVP for Safety Solutions at NAPA, this is the starting point: safety improvements begin with reducing the burden on crews rather than adding to it. Reducing burden, restoring focus Administrative workload has grown sharply in recent years, driven by overlapping regulatory frameworks. According to industry findings, “54%… said that the workload has increased because of this reporting… [and] 44%… said that this reporting is causing a higher stress.” More strikingly, “about one-third had fears of criminalisation due to possible reporting mistakes or errors.” Against this backdrop, digitalisation can either ease pressure or exacerbate it. The difference...
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