24 maritime news articles at Strait of Hormuz
Image for representation purposes only One sailor was killed and four others remain missing after a reported US strike on an Iranian cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency. Mohammad Radmehr, governor of Minab county in southern Iran, said rescue teams recovere
Image for representation purposes only The biggest fear among the 20,000 seafarers stuck on 1500 ships in the Strait of Hormuz is not food or water, but death by a missile strike or resultant fire. Stephen Cotton, general secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation, said in an interview with CBC
Image for representation purposes only Iran’s Navy has seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, accusing the vessel of attempting to disrupt the country’s oil exports. In a statement issued on Friday, Iran’s Army said the operation was conducted under a court order and approved by the country’s Supreme Nat
Image for representation purposes only An Indian crew member was killed after a Gujarat-linked cargo vessel sank during reported crossfire between the Iranian and US navies in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Indian Sailing Vessels Association. The vessel, identified as MSV Al Faiz Noore Soleimani-I, was sailing
Image for representation purposes only More than 9,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned to the Philippines amid the continuing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac . Cacdac said 9,038 OFWs had been repatriated as of May 7, with the government continuing r
In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping? , Sal Mercogliano analyzes the intensifying naval standoff in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Image for representation purposes only The US military carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas on Thursday, according to a senior US official cited by Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin in posts on X. The official said the strikes do not mean the war has restarted and do
In this video, Project Freedom on Pause | MV Fairfax Alliance & CS Anthem Out | US Strafes an Iranian Tanker, Sal Mercogliano provides an update on the deteriorating maritime situation in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the U. S.
In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping? , we dive into the recent escort of two U.
May 3, 2026 In this episode of What's Going on with Shipping, Sal Mercogliano recaps a chaotic ninth week of the ongoing conflict and the dual blockades affecting global maritime trade. We break down the competing forces in the Middle East, the resurgence of piracy off Somalia, and the growing tensions in the Mediterr
April 28, 2026 In this episode of "What the Ship," we dive into the top five maritime stories as of April 28, 2026. While the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz remains a central focus, the ripples are being felt across every sector of the global shipping industry—from skyrocketing bunker fuel prices to heated debates a
April 27, 2026 In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping? , Sal Mercogliano dives into the eighth week of the intensifying maritime conflict between the United States and Iran.
April 26, 2026 The United States blockade against Iran has come under criticism for its effectiveness. This video, utilizing information from WindwardAI, Tanker Trackers, US Central Command and Marine Traffic analyze the blockade and the impact it is having on Iranian and commercial shipping in the Arabian Sea and Ind
The IMO Secretary-General speaks with a seafarer who recently returned from the Strait of Hormuz. In this candid conversation, the seafarer shares his experience of the intense stress and uncertainty faced at sea, highlighting the challenges seafarers continue to endure.
🚨This video was filmed prior to the US seizure of Touska on April 19🚨 The question if the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed remains as we recap Week 7 (April 12 to 19, 2026) of the Iran War, with Iran executing control over the Strait of Hormuz through their toll booth, while the US prosecutes a distant blockade of
April 19, 2026 The US conducts the first boarding and seizure of an Iranian ship attempting to break the blockade, MV Touska. The US destroyer Spruance fired into the ship and disabled it before US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit took control of the vessel.
April 18, 2026 This episode examines the issue whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed based on the announcements of President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister and what ACTUALLY happened in the Strait on April 17 and 18. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.
🚨STRAIT OF HORMUZ🚨 Lots of action on 17-18 Apr 1️⃣Cruiseship Celestyal Discovery Breaks Out 2️⃣Large formation of ships head to Strait to depart the Gulf but Divert 3️⃣Wave of tankers breakout 4️⃣Cargo Ships follow but they are turned around; possibly fired upon 5️⃣Cruiseships breakout via southern channel Tune into
⚠️ No GPS in the Strait of Hormuz — so how do deck officers cope? In this video, I show how deck officers handle navigation when GPS signals are lost or unreliable, relying on radar, visual bearings, ECDIS cross-checks, and traditional seamanship to keep the vessel safe.
⚠️ No GPS in the Strait of Hormuz — so how do deck officers cope? In this video, I show how deck officers handle navigation when GPS signals are lost or unreliable, relying on radar, visual bearings, ECDIS cross-checks, and traditional seamanship to keep the vessel safe.
⚠️ Ships are “getting lost” in the Strait of Hormuz — and GPS is the reason. In this video, I show how GPS spoofing and jamming can disrupt navigation, causing vessels to display false positions, erratic tracks, or even lose situational awareness in one of the world’s busiest chokepoints.
⚠️ I spoke about this risk last year — and now it’s unfolding. In this video, I explained how the Strait of Hormuz can be disrupted or effectively closed, and why this scenario has always been a real threat to global energy flows.
🌍 Why the Strait of Hormuz matters more than ever. In this video, I explain the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how any disruption or closure can severely impact global oil and LNG trade.
🌍 Do you know where the Strait of Hormuz is located? In this short video, I show exactly where the Strait of Hormuz sits on the map and why this narrow passage is one of the most strategic maritime chokepoints in the world.