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Iran Says Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Remains on the Table
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran’s proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains available, with Iran linking any reopening to US acceptance of conditions including changes to port restrictions and oil sanctions.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 16 Oct 2026Container ship and bulk carrier sink near Strait of Hormuz after separate projectile incidents
Singapore-flagged container vessel GFS Pride and Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz following separate projectile incidents, according to maritime authorities and IMO casualty data.
Ports & Logistics · 08 Oct 2026Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Pending Seven Conditions
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions linked to a June interim understanding with the United States are met, according to comments attributed to parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 03 Oct 2026Tanker Fire Reported After Projectile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, causing a fire onboard, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The crew was reported safe.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 27 Sep 2026Bahrain-Led Group Calls for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Without Tolls
A Bahrain-led group supported by 80 countries has urged the immediate and full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, calling for safe commercial transit without tolls, conditions or other charges amid continued security incidents affecting regional shipping.
Shipping Markets · 27 Sep 2026Gulf of Oman STS Capacity Tightens as Saudi Crude Exports Shift to Hormuz
Ship-to-ship crude transfer operations off Sohar are facing mounting congestion as Saudi Arabia redirects exports through the Strait of Hormuz, increasing tanker demand, voyage times and freight costs.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 21 Sep 2026Iran Claims Strike on Togo-Flagged Tanker in Hormuz as Italy Plans Red Sea Escorts
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck the product tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, while Italy is preparing a framework to escort nationally linked merchant ships through Bab el-Mandeb.
Ports & Logistics · 18 Sep 2026Strait of Hormuz Commodity Vessel Traffic Falls to Three Transits
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz fell to three on Wednesday from 12 a day earlier, according to preliminary ship-tracking data, as conflict in the Gulf intensified.
Shipping Markets · 15 Sep 2026Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attack Amid Red Sea Escalation
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after an aerial attack, removing a key alternative export route while the Strait of Hormuz remains largely disrupted by war.
Shipping Markets · 11 Sep 2026US-Iran attacks hit tankers as Strait of Hormuz oil flows fall
Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange against shipping since the war began. At least one seafarer was killed, while renewed disruption sent Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
Shipping Markets · 09 Sep 2026Iran and US Escalate Tanker Attacks Around Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it targeted 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers, marking the largest declared exchange of attacks on shipping during the six-month conflict. The escalation pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
Ports & Logistics · 09 Sep 2026Suez Canal Revenue Jumps 42% as Hormuz Disruption Redirects Shipping
Suez Canal revenue reached $505 million in July 2026, its highest monthly level since December 2023, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and security threats near Bab El-Mandeb redirected more vessels through the Egyptian waterway.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 08 Sep 2026Iran Plans New Gulf Restricted Zone and Strait of Hormuz Transit Corridor
Iran says it will soon publish details of a new restricted zone in the Gulf and maps for an alternative shipping corridor through Iranian and Omani waters. The announcement comes as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced amid renewed military strikes.
Shipping Markets · 08 Sep 2026Hormuz commodity ship traffic falls to lowest level since May after tanker strikes
Commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz averaged 10 per day over the latest 10-day period, their lowest level since May, as attacks on tankers sharply increased risks for commercial shipping.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 08 Sep 2026Hormuz vessel traffic falls as Iran signals exclusion zone
Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to its lowest level since May amid escalating military tensions, while Iran has announced plans for an exclusion zone that could create further uncertainty for shipowners and operators.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 07 Sep 2026Hormuz Rules Leave Shipowners Caught Between Iranian Measures and US Sanctions
Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged breaches of its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, while US authorities warn that engaging with Tehran’s maritime authority could expose companies to sanctions.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 06 Sep 2026Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Deadly Attack on Bahri Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia said an Iranian attack on Bahri-owned tanker Sidr killed two Filipino seafarers while the vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Bahri said it was coordinating with authorities following the security incident.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 06 Sep 2026Iran crude exports through Hormuz halted for seven weeks under US blockade
Iran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking firms, as a US naval blockade prevents fresh cargoes from reaching China and leaves millions of barrels aboard tankers inside the strait.
Shipping Markets · 04 Sep 2026Iranian Crude Exports via Hormuz Near Zero for Seven Weeks
Iran has gone about seven weeks without meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz, with tracking firms reporting no successful shipments to China since July 14. Loadings fell sharply in August as crude accumulated aboard tankers inside the strait and floating storage in Asia declined.
Shipping Markets · 03 Sep 2026US Strikes Iran as Tanker Attacks Heighten Hormuz Supply Risks
The United States launched new strikes against Iranian targets after reported attempts to attack commercial shipping, while two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were hit by unknown projectiles as they sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz.
Seafarers · 03 Sep 2026Two seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz tanker attack
UKMTO has confirmed that two seafarers died following an August 31 tanker incident in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia identified the casualties as Filipino crew members aboard the Saudi-owned VLCC Sidr, taking the reported death toll from recent regional attacks on commercial shipping to at least 18.
Shipping Markets · 03 Sep 2026US escalates response as tanker attacks intensify near Strait of Hormuz
The US has struck Iranian state tankers and military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, while the laden VLCC Senegal Prosperity remains abandoned and listing off Oman.
Shipping Markets · 02 Sep 2026Two Saudi crude-laden VLCCs reportedly struck near Strait of Hormuz
Two VLCCs carrying Saudi crude were reportedly hit by unknown projectiles minutes apart near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Marisks and Kpler. The incidents came amid continuing restrictions on Gulf energy exports and renewed regional tensions.
Ship Management · 01 Sep 2026Hormuz shipping risks rise as US-Iran strikes resume
Merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed threats from military action, reported mine incidents and attacks on tankers, while maritime authorities continue to warn of dangers near established transit routes.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel traffic falls as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five per day over the weekend as operators responded cautiously to continued attacks. The IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation, saying up to 400 ships and around 6,000 seafarers have been unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026US-Iran Strikes Renew Security Concerns Around Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time in about a month, renewing concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Iran Sets Conditions for Restoring Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the regional war, sanctions relief and compensation. Tehran and Oman are also discussing a designated shipping corridor spanning their respective waters.
Shipping Markets · 31 Aug 2026Kpler: Oil shipping adapts as Hormuz restrictions persist after MoU expiry
Oil markets are adjusting to restricted and increasingly opaque shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day US-Iran Islamabad MoU expired without an agreement or extension, according to Kpler.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Hormuz vessel transits fall as tanker attacks heighten security concerns
Visible commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to five ships per day over the weekend amid continued attacks, while the IMO renewed calls for unhindered navigation and warned that around 6,000 seafarers remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 31 Aug 2026Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Navigation Risks Persist
The tanker AL SALAM II was hit by an unknown projectile near Khasab, Oman, while sailing eastbound through the Strait of Hormuz. Its crew extinguished a resulting fire and no injuries or environmental impact were reported, as mine-clearance work and regional talks on safer navigation continue.
Ports & Logistics · 29 Aug 2026Gulf States Accelerate Port and Pipeline Investment Amid Hormuz Disruption
Gulf governments are directing capital towards ports, pipelines and alternative transport corridors as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz exposes the region’s dependence on the strategic waterway.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 29 Aug 2026Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers Over Strait of Hormuz Transit Rules
Iran has placed 45 tankers on a non-compliance list for allegedly breaching its rules governing Strait of Hormuz transits, warning that the vessels could face fines, detention and cargo confiscation. Ships conducting transfers with the listed tankers may also be blacklisted.
Shipping Markets · 29 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel traffic remains below 10-day average
Preliminary Kpler tracking data showed five commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of 15. Bab el-Mandeb cargo traffic remained broadly stable and close to its recent average.
Ports & Logistics · 27 Aug 2026Iran and Oman Discuss Temporary Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and have agreed to clear mines from the proposed route, as prolonged blockades and attacks continue to restrict shipping through the strategic waterway.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 27 Aug 2026OFAC Updates Sanctions Guidance on Iranian Demands in Strait of Hormuz
OFAC has issued additional guidance warning maritime stakeholders about sanctions risks linked to Iranian demands for tolls, information, insurance or other services associated with safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping Markets · 26 Aug 2026Commodity Vessel Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Fall to Three-Month Low
Only two tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the lowest daily commodity-vessel count since early May, according to shipping data. The tally was well below the 10-day average of 14 transits.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 25 Aug 2026Iran Lists 46 Ships as Non-Compliant with Strait of Hormuz Transit Arrangements
Iran has identified 46 vessels that it says breached its Strait of Hormuz transit arrangements, warning of possible fines, detention, seizure or confiscation during future passages. Shipowners and charterers were advised to screen vessels before fixing Gulf voyages.
Shipping Markets · 25 Aug 2026Vessel-tracking data challenges US estimate of Middle East oil exports
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil flows from the Middle East have recovered to about 15 million barrels per day, including almost 9 million bpd through the Strait of Hormuz. However, figures from Kpler and LSEG Oil Research indicate substantially lower export volumes.
Shipping Markets · 24 Aug 2026US Hormuz Oil-Flow Claims Exceed Levels Shown by Commercial Tracking
US officials say military-assisted operations moved more than 15 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz in one day, but commercial vessel-tracking services continue to report sharply reduced traffic and say the claimed volumes cannot yet be independently verified.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Middle East Shipping Markets Price in Prolonged Hormuz Disruption
Maritime markets are preparing for extended disruption as conflict, vessel attacks and limited tracking data reshape Middle East trade. Tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz have declined, while owners pursue differing strategies on routes, transfers and regional deployment.
Shipping Markets · 22 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Slows Amid Reopening Uncertainty
Commodity vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz declined as shipowners remained cautious over the waterway’s status. Kpler recorded six crossings on Tuesday, while traffic through Bab el-Mandeb increased despite a declared blockade.
Seafarers · 21 Aug 2026IMO condemns fatal attack on tanker Settebello near Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, which reportedly caused an onboard fire and killed three seafarers. The IMO has called for a full and transparent investigation.
Maritime Law & Regulation · 21 Aug 2026US Extends Limited Jones Act Waiver Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption
President Donald Trump has extended a Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to move specified energy and agricultural cargoes between US ports as disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pressures fuel supplies.
Shipping Markets · 21 Aug 2026Covert Hormuz Oil Shuttle Trade Helps Contain Global Crude Prices
Middle Eastern producers are moving more than an estimated 4 million barrels per day through covert shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, supporting global supply and helping keep Brent prices below levels feared at the start of the Iran conflict.
Shipping Markets · 21 Aug 2026Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Near Standstill After New Attacks
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply after two ADNOC vessels were attacked and Iran continued targeting ships it says are transiting without permission. Ship-tracking data showed no visible crude oil shipments on Friday, while the United States said it could sustain its naval blockade of Iran.