Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell dramatically over the weekend after escalating military action between the United States, Israel, and Iran coincided with a radio broadcast warning vessels that the strait had been closed.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil supply and serving as the primary export corridor for Gulf energy producers. Even short-term disruption to vessel traffic through Hormuz has immediate implications for energy markets, maritime insurance, and global supply chains.

Private yachts, once a symbol of untouchable luxury, still remain an attractive target for both physical and digital threats.

Operating in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors, Strickland Services Limited (SSL) represents resilience and precision in offshore marine logistics.

The target for Friday evening's attack appears to have been a tanker, ANDROMEDA STAR, shipping oil from Russia to India.

Media reports suggest that hijacked cargo vessel AV ABDULLAH has been released from Somalia on 14 April for an undisclosed ransom.

Media reports suggest that hijacked cargo vessel AV ABDULLAH has been released from Somalia on 14 April for an undisclosed ransom.

A new advisory notice from MARAD recommends turning off AIS in high risk areas. MariTrace innovation is providing an alternative solution for ship tracking.

After 45 days at anchor, hijacked cargo vessel MV RUEN was reported to be moving eastwards, possibly being used as a mother ship to attack new vessels in the area.

Attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea are continuing. The tragic loss of three crew aboard the container ship TRUE CONFIDENCE underscores how very little protection is afforded to seafarers in the front line.

Industry associations update guidelines for ships navigating the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. amid continuing risks to commercial ships.

A meeting of two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden prompts deeper analysis.

Attack and response: elevated security risks in the Red Sea are challenging freedom of navigation and disrupting global supply chains.

Increased risks to commercial vessels in the Red Sea are diverting ships and fuelling speculation about supply chain security.

Severe storms across the Black Sea are disrupting commercial shipping and navy operations.

The missile strike that damaged Kmax Ruler was likely an accident, but underscores the continuing risk to vessels in the Black Sea.

A hijacking and two incidents in the Gulf of Aden and Persian Gulf prompt renewed attention to maritime security in this complex region.

Increased attention to sanctions evasion may further displace the grey trade, with serious implications for environmental risk.

An attempt to divert an LPG tanker from the Port of Aden to Hodeidah may signal a change in tactics to control the flow of fuel into Yemen.

Ukraine is proposing a new insurance pool to cover grain shipments through the Black Sea.

Iron ore is among the critical raw materials for Asia's post-pandemic economy: we take a look at iron ore shipments from Western Australia.