Keywords: Commercial vessels


Three Emirati oil tankers targeted in 24 hours near the Strait of Hormuz

Three oil tankers linked to the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned energy company Adnoc were targeted within 24 hours while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes. The United Arab Emirates has blamed......

Putin warns Russia will respond to any seizure of its commercial vessels

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would respond to any attempt to seize Russian commercial vessels, saying that such measures would be treated as an act of piracy and could trigger reciprocal action. Speaking during the final phase of exercises involving Russia’s Pacific......

Trump says frozen Iranian assets could be used to compensate vessels damaged in the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Washington could use Iranian assets currently frozen under US control to compensate commercial vessels that suffered damage in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the proposal as a fair response to the losses incurred. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday,......

Shipping data show most vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz used the Iranian route

Recent shipping data indicate that the majority of commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz have continued to use the Iranian shipping lane despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. According to maritime tracking information, nine of the eleven ships that transited the strategic......

Greek Oil Tanker Ablaze in Red Sea After Multiple Attacks: Crew Safe, Ship Adrift

In a dramatic escalation of maritime tensions, a Greek-flagged oil tanker, the Sounion, came under siege in the Red Sea on Wednesday morning. The vessel, carrying a crew of 25, was subjected to multiple attacks, leaving it engulfed in flames and drifting helplessly in international waters. The incident......