8 Aug 2025

Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners

Yemen's Houthi faction has escalated its efforts to disrupt maritime activity in the Red Sea by formally warning 64 international shipowners.

Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners
8 Aug 2025

Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown

An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.

Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
6 Aug 2025

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo

Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo
29 Jul 2025

Houthis Share Video of Eternity C Crew, Escalate Threats

On July 28, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they had rescued 10 crew members from the Eternity C, a cargo ship that sank earlier this month.

Houthis Share Video of Eternity C Crew, Escalate Threats
28 Jul 2025

Greece Sends Salvage Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats

In response to a rise in maritime assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants, Greece deploys salvage vessel to Red Sea. after the sinking of two bulkers

Greece Sends Salvage Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats
21 Jul 2025

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet
17 Jul 2025

Iran Seizes Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling in Gulf

Iranian authorities detain foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of trying to smuggle approximately two million litres of fuel.

Iran Seizes Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
14 Jul 2025

AIDA Halts Middle East Cruises for Winter 2025/26 Season

AIDA Cruises has cancelled all of its Middle East sailings for the upcoming 2025/26 winter season, citing ongoing regional unrest.

AIDA Halts Middle East Cruises for Winter 2025/26 Season
9 Jul 2025

Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters

July 7, the Eternity C, a bulk carrier sailing under Liberian flag, came under attack in the Red Sea in assault involving fast boats and drones

Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters
7 Jul 2025

IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid

Between night of July 6 and morning of July 7 Israel Defense Forces carried out aerial assaults targeting Houthi-controlled sites throughout Yemen

IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid
7 Jul 2025

Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast

July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.

Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast
27 Jun 2025

Saudi Signs $586M Deals to Boost Cargo Terminals at Ports

Saudi Ports Authority signs agreements totaling more than SAR 2.2B to upgrade and manage multipurpose cargo terminals throughout the country.

Saudi Signs $586M Deals to Boost Cargo Terminals at Ports
25 Jun 2025

Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks

Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, opened the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call with remarks about the recent developments in the Middle East.

Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks
24 Jun 2025

Aroya Cruises Begins First Mediterranean Season in Istanbul

Saudi Arabia’s first domestic cruise brand, Aroya Cruises, made its debut in European waters with a maiden call at Galataport Istanbul this week.

Aroya Cruises Begins First Mediterranean Season in Istanbul
24 Jun 2025

Eleven Energy Launches to Expand Saudi Bunker Market

A Saudi Arabian prince, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has unveiled Eleven Energy, a newly established global bunkering firm.

Eleven Energy Launches to Expand Saudi Bunker Market