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Tanker reports explosions while transiting Strait of Hormuz, crew safe

Tanker reports explosions while transiting Strait of Hormuz, crew safe

  • Latest incident adds to risks facing vessels in the strategic waterway
  • Oil spill off Oman highlights widening costs of prolonged maritime conflict
By Agencies ·
Maritime incidents off Oman raise fresh alarm over Strait of Hormuz shipping

Maritime incidents off Oman raise fresh alarm over Strait of Hormuz shipping

By Agencies ·
UKMTO says it received reports of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden

UKMTO says it received reports of suspicious activity within the Gulf of Aden

By Reuters ·
Update Saudi Arabia, UAE, Arab nations condemn Iranian targeting of ADNOC-affiliated tanker in Hormuz Strait

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Arab nations condemn Iranian targeting of ADNOC-affiliated tanker in Hormuz Strait

By Arab News ·
Update Projectile causes explosion near vessel off UAE’s Sharjah: UK monitor

Projectile causes explosion near vessel off UAE’s Sharjah: UK monitor

By AFP ·
Update Three more ships hit by ‘projectiles’ in Strait of Hormuz

Three more ships hit by ‘projectiles’ in Strait of Hormuz

By Reuters ·
Vessel struck off Oman’s Muscat, UKMTO says

Vessel struck off Oman’s Muscat, UKMTO says

By Agencies ·
Ship reports damage after encounter with uncrewed vessel off Yemen, UKMTO says

Ship reports damage after encounter with uncrewed vessel off Yemen, UKMTO says

By Reuters ·
Update Vessel hit by projectiles southeast of Yemen’s Aden, UKMTO and Ambrey say

Vessel hit by projectiles southeast of Yemen’s Aden, UKMTO and Ambrey say

By Reuters ·
Update Ship in Red Sea escapes Houthi missile, boat attack

Ship in Red Sea escapes Houthi missile, boat attack

By Saeed Al-Batati ·
Crew evacuated from Greek-owned vessel hit by Houthis

Crew evacuated from Greek-owned vessel hit by Houthis

By Reuters ·
UKMTO reports hijacking attempt of vessel east of Yemen’s Aden

UKMTO reports hijacking attempt of vessel east of Yemen’s Aden

By Reuters ·
Indian Navy shadowing bulk carrier likely taken by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea

Indian Navy shadowing bulk carrier likely taken by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea

By AP ·

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