Middle East

22 Aug 2024

Greek Tanker Disabled After Attack Off Yemen Coast

A tanker belonging to Delta Tankers has been attacked and left disabled approximately 77 nautical miles off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen.

Greek Tanker Disabled After Attack Off Yemen Coast
9 Aug 2024

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban

The United Arab Emirates has recently prohibited ships flying the Eswatini flag from entering its ports, following a similar ban on Cameroon.

UAE Bans Eswatini-Flagged Ships Following Cameroon Ban
9 Aug 2024

Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Yemen: Vessel and Crew Safe

August 8th, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation reported an attack on a crude oil tanker 45 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen.

Crude Oil Tanker Attacked Near Yemen: Vessel and Crew Safe
8 Aug 2024

Houthis Claim Attacks on Container Ship and U.S. Destroyers

August 7, Houthis alleged they had targeted the containership Contship Ono and two U.S. destroyers, the Colon and Laboon, in the Gulf of Aden.

Houthis Claim Attacks on Container Ship and U.S. Destroyers
6 Aug 2024

Filipino Crew Members of MSC ARIES Released by Iran

The Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines has confirmed that all Filipino crew members aboard the MSC Aries have been released.

Filipino Crew Members of MSC ARIES Released by Iran
5 Aug 2024

Explosion Incident Involving Container Ship Reported by UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion at sea involving the containership Groton on August 3rd.

Explosion Incident Involving Container Ship Reported by UKMTO
31 Jul 2024

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar

Oil products tanker Overseas Santorini faced significant protests from pro-Palestinian supporters during a port call at Gibraltar for bunkering.

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar
26 Jul 2024

Iran Releases Crude Oil Cargo from Seized Tanker St. Nikolas

Iran has released the crude oil cargo of the St. Nikolas, a 159,000 dwt oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran Releases Crude Oil Cargo from Seized Tanker St. Nikolas
23 Jul 2024

Dubai-Based Entities to Facilitate Russian Gas Shipments

Entities have been set up in Dubai to facilitate the movement of Russian gas shipments, reminiscent of Moscow's strategies to circumvent sanctions

Dubai-Based Entities to Facilitate Russian Gas Shipments
22 Jul 2024

Israel Attack Hudaydah After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

On July 20th, Israel launched an attack on the port of Hudaydah which is situated on Yemen's west coast along the Red Sea.

Israel Attack Hudaydah After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
17 Jul 2024

Oman Reports Capsizing of Product Tanker Prestige Falcon

Oman's Maritime Security Centre announced that the product tanker Prestige Falcon had capsized 25 nautical miles southwest of Ras Madrakah, Oman.

Oman Reports Capsizing of Product Tanker Prestige Falcon
16 Jul 2024

Three Separate Red Sea Attacks Claimed by Houthis

On Monday, July 15th, Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting three vessels: the Bentley I, the Olvia and the Chios Lion.

Three Separate Red Sea Attacks Claimed by Houthis
15 Jul 2024

Detained Oil Tanker Adventure Sweet Finally Leaves Iran

The oil tanker Adventure Sweet, detained by Iran for over a year, has been released and is now heading towards international waters.

Detained Oil Tanker Adventure Sweet Finally Leaves Iran
10 Jul 2024

Maersk Container Ship Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea

July 9, the British maritime security agency, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received a report of an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea.

Maersk Container Ship Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea
3 Jul 2024

Celestyal's Arabian Gulf Cruises Now Up to 50% Off

Celestyal has unveiled a new summer promotion offering up to 50% off on its Arabian Gulf voyages from 2024 through 2027, according to a statement

Celestyal's Arabian Gulf Cruises Now Up to 50% Off