Keywords: Maritime Security


Strait of Hormuz: A tanker hit by three unknown projectiles, no casualties reported

A tanker was struck by three projectiles while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime security agency reported on Tuesday. No injuries or pollution have been reported, but the incident raises concerns about the safety of this strategic waterway in the Middle East. A new incident has disrupted......

Iran: The European Union Bets on Diplomacy While Taking a Tougher Stance on Security

The European Union aims to keep the door open for negotiations with Iran while demonstrating its determination to protect its strategic interests. Brussels called on Monday for continued diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful resolution and reduce regional tensions, with particular attention to maritime......

Dakhla: Royal Navy intercepts a boat with 201 irregular migration candidates

An operation conducted off the coast of Dakhla successfully rescued 201 individuals attempting to reach the Canary Islands. Among them were women and minors. The intercepted individuals were brought ashore and handed over to the relevant authorities. Another attempt at irregular migration to the Canary......

Gulf Oil: QatarEnergy Shifts to Transfers Outside of Hormuz to Secure Exports

QatarEnergy is adapting its commercial strategy in response to the deteriorating navigation conditions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Qatari energy group launched a new tender this week to sell al-Shaheen and Qatar Marine crude with ship-to-ship (STS) transfers conducted outside the strait, according to......

Hormuz Strait: Donald Trump Announces Complete Mine Clearance and Warns Iran

The Hormuz Strait remains at the center of geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated that the mine clearance operations conducted in this strategic waterway are now complete, while issuing a stern warning to Tehran against any further attempts......

Oil tanker hit off Oman: unknown projectile damages vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile of undetermined origin while sailing off the coast of Oman, in a strategic area of the Strait of Hormuz. The impact severely damaged the engine room and immobilized the ship. No crew members were injured, according to initial reports from British maritime authorities. A......

Morocco remains a strategic partner Spain can hardly afford to confront

Morocco and Spain are bound by a complex relationship in which political disagreements coexist with extensive economic, security and strategic cooperation. For Madrid, maintaining dialogue with Rabat has become increasingly important as the two countries face shared challenges involving migration, energy,......

More than 660 million barrels of oil cross the Strait of Hormuz with US military support

More than 660 million barrels of crude oil have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz aboard commercial tankers since early May, despite continuing security concerns and threats to maritime traffic in one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to U.S. Central Command, American......

Hormuz Strait shipping traffic falls by half amid rising maritime risks

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, reflecting growing caution among shipping companies operating in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Maritime tracking data showed that only seven vessels crossed the strait on Thursday, roughly half......