24 maritime news articles at Strait of Hormuz
As the Strait of Hormuz enters its eleventh week of effective closure with hundreds of vessels at anchor and roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil trade at a standstill, a recurring question asked by industry leaders globally is: does this trigger force majeure? The answer depends on the precise wording
Product tanker owners are posting record earnings as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz forces long-haul voyages from the Atlantic Basin to replace Middle East volumes, executives at two major ship owning companies said in May 7 earnings calls. International Seaways reported a blended average spot time charter equiva
When the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed to commercial traffic, 53 container vessels belonging to the world’s top shipping lines found themselves trapped inside the Persian Gulf. Two months on, Kpler’s Container Intelligence data paints a stark picture: 79% are still waiting.
Global seaborne jet fuel exports continued to fall month-on-month and reached seasonal lows in April. Energy flows from the Middle East Gulf (MEG) remained constrained amid ongoing disruptions to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The chief executive of Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said last week that one of its commercial vessels was able to successfully pass through the Strait of Hormuz thanks to a “very well executed mission” by the U. S.
What the Ship! (Ep 126) | Trump Softens Stance on Iran Oil to China | FMC Chairman to Depart | LNG Freight Rates Soar | Strait of Hormuz Traffic | Morning Midas Sinks | Superintendent of US Merchant Marine Academy Resigns June 26, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@ca
Why Iran Will Not Close the Strait of Hormuz June 23, 2025 🚨I apologize but the wind picked up during the video so there is some background noise. 🚨 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses what's going on in the Strait of Ho
What's Going on With Tankers in the Middle East? June 19, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses what's going on with Middle East tankers as Iran and Israel exchange blows.
Frontline CEO Talks Hormuz Collision June 19, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the collision between MT Front Eagle and Adalynn and the comments from Frontline CEO Lars Barstad at the Marine Money meeting on June 1
Latest update on Collision Between Front Eagle and Adalynn outside the Strait of Hormuz, June 17, 2025 #hormuz #fronteagle #adalynn Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www. patreon.
Collision between Tankers outside Straits of Hormuz June 17, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the initial reports of the collision between the Very Large Crude Carrier Front Eagle and the tanker Adalynn. #supplych
Latest Joint Maritime Information Center's update on the Arabian Sea, Strait of Hormuz, and the Persian Gulf. #iran #israel #hormuz Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
What Does an Israel-Iran War Mean for Shipping? June 13, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Israel-Iran War and what impact it may have on global shipping in particular the tanker sector.
Arctic Shortcut July 31, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the development of the Russian Arctic route and its use by China and Russia as an Arctic Express Route. We also discuss the potential for Iran and Hezbolla
Have We Lost the Red Sea What's Going on With Shipping? April 25, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the current situation in and around the Red Sea and should the US continue to protect ships in the region or shift
Shipping Under Attack What's Going on With Shipping? April 13, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - examines the seizure of MV MSC Aries by Iran in the Straits of Hormuz on April 13, 2024 #supplychain #iran #israel #MSCAries Su
Red Sea Update What's Going on With Shipping? March 23, 2024 In this episode on the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb🍺, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, Somali Basin, and Strait of Hormuz, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - updates the situation in and around the
Attacks on Shipping! What's Going on With Shipping? Jan. 5, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the attacks by Iran, the Houthi, and Somalia on shipping in and around the Red…
Gates of Tears Piracy & Maritime Chokepoints [Panama Canal, Black Sea/Turkish Straits & South China Sea/Straits of Malacca] Under Pressure What's Going on With Shipping? Nov 27, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the
Ship Sailing to Israel Diverted What's Going on With Shipping? Oct 27, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision by Israel to cover war damage to ships, the diversion of an Evergreen vessel under force majeure a
Naval Armed Guards What's Going on With Shipping? Aug 5, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the possibility of the US Department of Defense placing Marines and Sailors on commercial merchant ships traversing the Strai
Tanker Seizures What's Going on With Shipping? July 21, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the difficulty the US is experiencing in offloading the seized tanker Suez Rajan, the actions of Iran in grabbing tankers, and
Iran 3-Peats Tanker Seizure What's Going on With Shipping? May 15, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses Iran's seizure of a third tanker (Purity), places the previous two tanker seizures into context and discusses the U
Iran Seizes 2nd Tanker - MT Niovi What's Going on With Shipping? May 3, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the Iranian seizure of the Greek-owned, Panamanian-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier MT Niovi outbound in the S