A small containership approaching the Iranian blockade line in the Gulf of Oman was reportedly struck by U.S. forces on August 10, in a significant escalation of the ongoing confrontation surrounding Iranian shipping and the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. forces opened fire on the […]
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Three Indian seafarers lost their lives after a U.S. missile strike targeted the shadow fleet tanker Settebello, raising serious questions over maritime safety, blockade enforcement, and the protection of civilian merchant crews. Civilian Seafarers Become Victims as Shadow Fleet Tanker Settebello is Struck in Gulf of Oman The deaths of […]
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India has issued a strong advisory to shipping companies, urging them to temporarily stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further notice as security conditions in the region continue to deteriorate. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) released the advisory following recent attacks on […]
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The maritime industry is facing another major security concern in the Gulf of Oman after an engine-room fire broke out aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged asphalt tanker MT JALVEER (IMO 9486283) near Sohar, Oman, on 11 June 2026. According to initial reports, the incident occurred at approximately 07:37 local time when the […]
Read moreThe rescue of all 24 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker MT Marivex has brought relief to the maritime community, but the incident has also highlighted the increasingly complex security environment facing commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman. On 8 June, a fire was reported aboard MT Marivex off the […]
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