24 maritime news articles at Strait of Hormuz
On March 26, 2026, President Trump hosted a cabinet meeting where he discussed how the Iranians permitted the passage of eight to ten Pakistani-flagged tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, but data from the Joint Maritime Information Center and Marine Traffic do not confirm these ships. He also discussed that Iran had
A trickle of ships is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz under the auspices of the Iranians, with charges that they are paying $2 million apiece; meanwhile US and Israeli ships are excluded from the Strait, and it is not clear how the US and Israel will end this conflict. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: P
In this episode of What the Ship, we review the major news stories for the events unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss the situation of the Russian Shadow Fleet including attacks on ports and seizures of tankers; 60 Minutes aired a special on the situation facing US shipbuilding; China is attempting to leverag
In this episode, we recap the first three weeks of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran with a focus on commercial shipping in and around the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
In this episode we take a look at the 3,200 ships and 20,000 crewmembers stuck on board ships and what one merchant mariner has reported on the situation on board. We updated the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, with Iran allowing ships to leave and enter, and also look at each of the major trading
This episode looks at the importance of maritime chokepoints over the past five years and how Iran has begun to control shipping egressing from the Strait of Hormuz by requiring sailing into Iranian waters and clear its passage. We also review the March 17, 2026 Joint Maritime INformation Center report, examine the la
The number of ships sailing outbound from the Strait of Hormuz increases, with some ships running the narrow passage, and others sailing into Iranian waters to obtain clearance. We review the latest news and the impact of the disruption on the cruise and container sector and an examination of the targeting of ships by
In this episode, we recap five maritime stories from around the world and provide some updates on past stories. We review the latest Join Maritime Information Center bulletin on the Strait of Hormuz for March 15, 2026, discuss relevant stories and ship passages and discuss a historical analog to the situation the US N
We review the Pentagon Briefing with Secretary Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Caine, on the situation in the war against Iran. Secretary Hegseth noted not to worry about the Strait, but we reviewed their answers about convoying and mines and then reviewed the latest situation report by the
The March 12, 2026, update discusses the attack on two tankers off the coast of Kuwait and a containership off the UAE. We provide an update on shipping news including some national perspectives.
March 11, 2026, proved a bad day for merchant mariners with three attacks on ships - one in the Strait of Hormuz that led to three mariners going missing and the crew having to abandon their ship, which was on fire. There were two other attacks inside the Persian Gulf, and all seem to be victims of unmanned surface ve
The March 10, 2026 episode provides an update on the Strait of Hormuz with the first of several Chinese ships running outbound; a statement from General Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on where the US is regarding escort operations through the Strait, and then an examination of the UNCTAD publication
President Trump challenges commercial tankers to run the Strait of Hormuz. What is the Maritime Administration telling ships about the region and where is the U.
We discuss the sinking of the Iranian frigate Dena by the USS Charlotte off the coast of Sri Lanka and the impact this is having on commercial shipping. We also look at past escort operations in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea and why such an operation may not work this time and also discuss a strategy that would target
An update on the traffic, or lack thereof, through the Strait of Hormuz, along with recent attacks against shipping, major news stories, and other issues facing shipping globally and its impact on the markets. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
Strait of Hormuz Traffic - March 4, 2026
An update on the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman. There are reports of an attack on a containership in the Strait, several ships were also hit outside the Strait.
The latest update from the Joint Maritime Information Center on the Situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and Suez Canal, along with information on port closures, insurance, and why the ships are still holding on each side of Hormuz. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
On the morning of March 2, 2026, the US-flagged tanker Stena Imperative was struck by two projectiles while in the shipyard in Bahrain. The attack caused a fire on board and killed one dockworker and injured two others.
With ships holding outside the Strait of Hormuz following the United States and Israel attack on Iran, is the Strait Closed or Open and what does this mean for global shipping, the oil industry, and for you at the pump. This episode will look at the events of the last 24 hours regarding shipping and what impact this w
The US and Israel initiation of Operation Epic Fury has led to a call by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to close the Strait of Hormuz. We examine the data coming from the ships traversing the region and the alerts being sent out by various maritime organizations to shipping.
Media and social media are reporting that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to conduct a military exercise. On this episode, we look at the traffic through the strait and discuss why media and social media are wrong about their reports on this incident.
The US flagged tanker Stena Imperative was harassed and ordered to stop and prepare to be boarded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps while the ship transited the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. In this episode, we discuss the event, along with renewed calls of action by the Houthis in the Red Sea and
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean November 16, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the recent grounding and looting of an American barge enroute to Puerto Rico off the coast of the Bahamas. We also discuss piracy off