Skuld, West of England and other marine insurers are cancelling war-risk cover for Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and defined…
Author: Maritime Security Desk
UAE Says Iran Attacked Two ADNOC Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
ADNOC confirmed two of its vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 13 August. No injuries were…
IMO Urges Fresh Red Sea Risk Assessments After Fatal Tihamah Attack
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez urged shipowners to thoroughly assess Red Sea and Gulf of Aden transit risks and follow Best…
Three Ships Struck in Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO Warns of Fresh Attacks
UKMTO and industry sources report three commercial ships — including containership ONE Majesty and two bulk carriers — were struck…
Houthi Strike on Cargo Ship Tihamah Kills Six in Bab el-Mandeb
Yemeni authorities say a Houthi attack on the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah on 11 August killed four crew and two…
U.S. Forces Disable Container Ship Vela Nova for Breaching Iran Port Blockade
U.S. Central Command said a Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles at the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the…
White House Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days, but Tightens Voyage Rules
The Trump administration extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days from mid-August, while shifting from blanket relief to…
MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6 Million Over 2024 Charleston Runaway Ship Case
MSC Shipmanagement pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a $6 million criminal fine and four years’ probation for failing to…
ADNOC Tanker Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz; UAE Blames Iran
An ADNOC vessel was struck by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz early on 8 August. No casualties…
Cargo Securing Under the Microscope: Paris and Tokyo MoUs Launch 2026 CIC
From 1 September to 30 November 2026, Paris and Tokyo MoU Port State Control officers will apply a ten-question cargo…
