Maritime Security News Archive

Security Update: Stalemate remains with militaries operating on a hair trigger

Gulf Region A series of tit-for-tat attacks took place between Iran and the US starting on 1 September. Two seafarers were... MORE

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Security update: US clears mines from the TSS, but uncertainty on routing remains

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper announced that US forces had cleared all mines from the... MORE

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Security overview – 21 August

Attacks continue in the Black Sea, Red Sea and Gulf region, with a resurgence in Somalian pirates adding to concerns.... MORE

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Tensions rachet up in wider Middle East region

Gulf Region On the 21/22 July multiple ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz (SoH), resulting in two being abandoned.... MORE

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Ukraine continues its campaign against the Russian economy

Since the commencement of its stated 40-day campaign targeting the Russian economy, nearly 200 ships have been struck by Ukraine.... MORE

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LMA publishes new Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Clause

The Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) has published a new model clause, LMA5708 – Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Condition, for use by... MORE

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INTERTANKO participates as industry partner at 14th Regional MARSEC Practitioner Programme

A range of issues relating to the current climate of geopolitical tension and evolving grey-zone challenges affecting shipping were discussed... MORE

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Security update: Further escalation in Arabian Gulf; piracy rears its ugly head in Gulf of Aden and Ukraine ramps up attacks on ships trading to Russia

The Arabian Gulf has seen a further cycle of violence with attacks on ships and shore installations. Two tankers were... MORE

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Gulf region: Reduction in traffic following fresh cycle of violence

Once again attacks have occurred on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on 7 July. This, in turn, prompted retaliatory... MORE

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IMO Council reaffirms right of transit passage and awards 2026 Bravery and Maritime prizes

IMO’s Council has adopted a resolution calling on States to protect the rights of ships in Straits of International Navigation.... MORE

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