March, 2026
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Wed04Mar
The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
Fire Reported on Container Ship After Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Wed04Mar
The Chinese shipping company has joined other carriers in suspending bookings to Middle East ports.
Cosco Halts New Bookings for Middle East Ports Amid Iran Conflict
Wed04Mar
The tanker heard a loud explosion and debris from an unknown projectile was found on its deck about 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah at 10:30 PM UTC.
Minor Damage Reported to Tanker After New Attack Near Fujairah
Wed04Mar
The case is over an alleged unpaid debt of $230,040.26 relating to the supply of about 500 mt of VLSFO to the M/V Alexandris, a source tells Ship & Bunker.
Minerva Sues Norvic Maritime Holdings and Related Companies Over Alleged Unpaid Bunker Debt
Wed04Mar
These were the sixth and seventh ship attacks reported in the region since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.
UKMTO Reports Two New Middle East Ship Attacks Overnight
Tue03Mar
President Donald Trump announced the decision in a social media post on Tuesday, adding that the US Navy may also provide escorts through the strait.
US Government to Provide Insurance for Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
Tue03Mar
But the main question of how long the war will last remains unanswered.
Oil Rally Capped As Trump Vows Safe Passage Of Hormuz Tankers
Tue03Mar
Shipowners would be looking for an LNG premium of 15-20% to MGO before switching back to oil, a market source tells Ship & Bunker.
LNG Price Spike Not Yet Sufficient to Drive Switch to Conventional Bunkers
Tue03Mar
After three days of the conflict in the Middle East following strikes on Iran, uncertainty is increasing on what comes next.
Middle East Conflict: Impact So Far for Shipping & Bunkering
Tue03Mar
The shipbuilding contract is worth $81.5 million for each vessel.
Performance Shipping Orders Two Scrubber-Fitted Tankers from China