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📰 Il Sole 24 OREAlta📅 2026-07-09itClima · decarbonizzazione
Recovery of unused goods and collaboration with ETS organisations in the spirit of the circular economy Il Sole 24 ORE
byMaria Carla De Cesari 9 July 2026 2' min read 2' min read The logistics centre in Castel San Giovanni is dedicatedto the recovery of unused goods. The collaboration, through Fondazione Valore, involves around 1,400 third-sector organisations. A programme which, beyond its economic value – 8 million – aims to provide a targeted response to the needs of those in difficulty.Giorgio Busnelli, country manager for Amazon Italia, outlines theAmazon Donaproject. What sort of donations has Amazon set up under the Gadda Act? Under the Gadda Act, we have launcheda donation programmewhich, by salvaging products that are still in perfect condition but can no longer be sold (such as items with damaged packaging or incomplete multipacks), aims to support communities by promotingan increasingly circular economy. The programme includes household and personal care items, toys, baby products and school supplies,as well as surplus food. Have you quantified the direct and indirect impact of the donations? Through this programme and in collaboration with our sales partners, we have distributedover 600,000 productsworth more than 8 million since 2025. This effort has supportedmore than 35,000 familiesin vulnerable circumstances through a network of over 1,400 Ets across the country. What have you learnt from your experience with Fondazione Valore? Our experience with this partner demonstrates how adopting an integrated approach enables third sector organisations to increase the impact of their work for local communities. Together with Fondazione Valore and with operational support from Centro Five, we have developed an innovative model based on the role of partners actingas logistics aggregators, scaling up the volume of donations. Products are selected, stored and redistributed nationwide througha network of dedicated hubsevenly distributed across the country, through which organisations support local communities throughout the country. We believe in the importance of a programme such as ‘Amazon Dona’ because of its dual impact for the benefit ofcommunities and the environment. We will continue to strengthen our collaboration with the third sector, working in partnership with public institutions. Maria Carla De Cesari Notizie e approfondimenti sugli avvenimenti politici, economici e finanziari.
📰 Il Sole 24 OREAlta📅 2026-07-09itClima · decarbonizzazione
La lotta allo spreco diventa strumento nel contrasto alla povertà alimentare Il Sole 24 ORE
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Trasformare la lotta allo spreco in un mezzo virtuoso per fare scudo alla povertà alimentare. E far leva sulla cultura della donazione per rafforzare la responsabilità civile e sociale di cittadini e imprese. In un’ottica di sinergia e inclusione. Si muove su questa linea Fondazione Banco alimentare Ets, che in questi anni ha tradotto obiettivi e slogan in azioni tangibili. Come spiega, dati alla mano, il presidente Marco Piuri.
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A dieci anni dall’entrata in vigore, quale è stato l’impatto della legge Gadda per chi, come voi, opera contro la povertà alimentare?
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La legge è stata e rimane essenziale perché ha messo a sistema e riordinato un perimetro come quello della gestione dei beni e dello spreco che prima era disperso. E lo ha fatto con un coinvolgimento reale di tutti gli operatori del settore, Banco alimentare compreso. È stato un lavoro corale, che ha raccolto poi i suoi frutti anche nelle ricadute pratiche, soprattutto sulla grande distribuzione: per quanto riguarda noi e il recupero delle eccedenze, ad esempio, dal 2016 al 2025 le donazioni sono passate da meno di cinque tonnellate a 24mila. Ovviamente, rispetto alle sfide e ai tempi che cambiano, può essere sicuramente ritoccata. Capendo, ad esempio, quanto e come ampliare il paniere dei beni agevolabili. E rendere più convenienti le donazioni nella logica dell’economia sociale e circolare. Ridare vita alle eccedenze, quindi a beni fuori dal circuito commerciale tradizionale ma commestibili e consumabili, ha un peso importante, che non si può ricondurre solo al valore intrinseco del bene in sé, ma anche all’effetto che questi meccanismi circolari hanno dal punto di vista economico e sociale. Anche sui conti dello Stato.
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Abbiamo sempre lavorato per rispondere a un bisogno chiave, quello di cibo. E lo abbiamo fatto incrementando, ad esempio, le fonti di approvvigionamento con varie iniziative e progetti. Come Ri-pescato, un accordo valido per la Sicilia per cui il tonno pescato illegalmente non viene buttato ma donato al Banco che lo lavora, lo trasforma e lo fornisce agli operatori coi quali collabora. C’è stata un’evoluzione notevole: cresce la componente del cibo fresco e anche l’apporto sull’educazione alimentare si fa più capillare. In termini numerici, nel 2025 le tonnellate di cibo raccolte e distribuite sono state 120mila (equivalenti a 180 milioni di pasti) e le persone raggiunte - anche grazie a una catena che, oltre alla Fondazione, vede 21 banchi regionali e oltre 7600 enti sul territorio - 1,8 milioni. Cifre di peso ma che si confrontano con una realtà che non coinvolge più solo fasce di popolazione marginalizzate e richiede ancora tanto lavoro: il nostro obiettivo resta non solo contrastare l’indigenza alimentare ma anche assicurare che non produca anche solitudine, abbandono e assenza di speranza nel futuro.
📰 Il Sole 24 OREAlta📅 2026-07-09itClima · decarbonizzazione
Recupero di beni non usati e sinergia con gli Ets nel segno della circolarità Il Sole 24 ORE
diMaria Carla De Cesari 9 luglio 2026 2' di lettura 2' di lettura Il centro logistico di Castel San Giovanni dedicatoal recupero di beni non usati. La sinergia tramite Fondazione Valore con circa 1.400 enti del Terzo settore. Un programma che al di là del valore economico - 8 milioni - vuol dare una risposta precisa ai bisogni di chi è in difficoltà.Giorgio Busnelli, country manager di Amazon Italia, illustra il progettoAmazon Dona. Che tipo di donazioni sono state attivate da Amazon, in base alla legge Gadda? Nel quadro della legge Gadda abbiamo attivatoun programma di donazioniche, attraverso il recupero di prodotti ancora in perfette condizioni ma che non possono più essere venduti (come articoli con confezione danneggiata o multipack incompleti), mira a supportare le comunità promuovendoun’economia sempre più circolare. Il programma include articoli per la casa e la cura della persona, giocattoli, prodotti per l’infanzia e materiale scolastico,oltre a eccedenze alimentari. Avete quantificato l’impatto, diretto e indiretto, delle donazioni? Attraverso il programma e in sinergia con i nostri partner di vendita, dal 2025 a oggi abbiamo distribuitooltre 600mila prodottiper un valore superiore a 8 milioni. Questo sforzo ha supportatopiù di 35mila famigliein condizioni di fragilità attraverso una rete di oltre 1.400 Ets sul territorio. Cosa vi insegna l’esperienza con Fondazione Valore? L’esperienza con il partner dimostra come l’applicazione di un approccio integrato consenta alle realtà del Terzo settore di aumentare l’impatto del loro impegno per le comunità. Insieme a Fondazione Valore e col supporto operativo di Centro Five, abbiamo sviluppato un modello innovativo che si fonda sul ruolo di partner che operanoda aggregatori logistici, scalando i volumi delle donazioni. I prodotti sono selezionati, stoccati e ridistribuiti su scala nazionale attraversouna rete di hubdedicati uniformemente distribuiti sul territorio, tramite i quali le organizzazioni supportano le comunità locali nel Paese. Crediamo nell’importanza di un programma come «Amazon Dona» per il suo duplice impatto a beneficiodelle comunità e dell’ambiente. Continueremo a rafforzare la collaborazione con il Terzo settore, in sinergia con le istituzioni. Maria Carla De Cesari Notizie e approfondimenti sugli avvenimenti politici, economici e finanziari.
📰 Il Sole 24 OREAlta📅 2026-07-09itAria · inquinamentoClima · decarbonizzazioneSalute · ambiente
ETS, 30 milioni su due rotte: il costo della CO₂ pesa sulla Sicilia occidentale Il Sole 24 ORE
«L’ETS ha un effetto tutt’altro che secondario sui collegamenti insulari, sia in termini di costo per i cittadini sia in termini di riduzione delle capacità di investimento delle compagnie di navigazione nel rinnovo delle flotte», dice Annalisa Tardino, presidente dell’AdSP del Mare di Sicilia occidentale. Il paradosso è che il costo della CO₂ può sottrarre risorse proprio alla transizione: il Gnl riduce l’esposizione, ma non la cancella.
Per Tardino la risposta deve arrivare dalla revisione europea della direttiva: «Lo studio conferma con dati oggettivi quanto avevo rappresentato nelle sedi istituzionali già durante il mio mandato da parlamentare europea. L’attuale applicazione dell’ETS determina un aggravio dei costi che rischia di ricadere su cittadini, famiglie e imprese, penalizzando soprattutto i residenti e gli spostamenti legati al lavoro, allo studio e alla salute. Allo stesso tempo sottrae risorse agli armatori, riducendo la loro capacità di investire in nuove navi e tecnologie a basse emissioni, con un effetto che rischia di essere in contrasto con gli stessi obiettivi della transizione ecologica. Per questo chiediamo che la revisione della Direttiva rappresenti un’occasione per introdurre correttivi concreti».
L’Autorità chiede di estendere alle isole maggiori la deroga oggi prevista per quelle sotto i 200mila abitanti, portandola almeno al 2032. L’obiettivo è evitare che il costo della decarbonizzazione finisca per penalizzare proprio i territori per i quali il trasporto marittimo non è un’alternativa, ma una condizione essenziale di continuità economica e sociale.
Comitato nazionale Ee Ets approva assegnazioni preliminari quote gratuite ANSA
Redazione AnsaROMA - Luglio 08,2026 - News (ANSA) - ROMA, 08 LUG - Il Comitato nazionale Ets ha definito le assegnazioni preliminari delle quote di emissione a titolo gratuito per gli impianti che rientrano nel sistema europeo di scambio delle quote di emissione (EU Ets) per il periodo 2026-2030.Il provvedimento della struttura tecnica, incardinata presso il Mase, spiega una nota del ministero, recepisce gli aggiornamenti della Commissione europea, che ha revisionato i valori dei parametri di riferimento utilizzati per il calcolo delle assegnazioni gratuite. Nei prossimi giorni la stessa Commissione procederà all'esame delle notifiche trasmesse dagli Stati membri e adotterà i provvedimenti necessari per le assegnazioni definitive.Il rilascio delle quote gratuite sui conti degli operatori nel Registro dell'Unione è pertanto previsto non prima dell'inizio del mese di agosto 2026.La pubblicazione del nuovo Regolamento si inserisce in una fase particolarmente significativa per l'evoluzione del sistema EU Ets.Il prossimo 17 luglio la Commissione europea presenterà infatti la proposta di revisione della direttiva Ets , dando avvio al confronto tra Parlamento europeo e Consiglio sulle future regole del mercato del carbonio. All'interno della proposta di revisione della direttiva ETS vi sarà anche una proposta di revisione del calcolo dei benchmark con cui si allocano le quote gratuite che seguirà una corsia più rapida del più ampio processo di revisione e che una volta approvata avrà efficacia retroattiva dal 1° gennaio 2026."Il Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza energetica - ha spiegato il ministro Gilberto Pichetto - continuerà a seguire con particolare attenzione il negoziato europeo, contribuendo al confronto istituzionale per rafforzare l'efficacia del meccanismo EU ETS: occorre assicurare maggiore stabilità, prevedibilità e competitività al sistema produttivo nazionale, nel quadro degli obiettivi climatici continentali". (ANSA).
Retrofit strategy is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, raise cargo capacity and improve operational flexibility.
Retrofit strategy is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, raise cargo capacity and improve operational flexibility. July 8, 2026 Singapore-based asset owner and operator, Seaspan Corporation, andA.P. Moller-Maerskare to collaborate on a vessel efficiency programme costing about $75m covering 18 vessel on long-term charter to theDanishshipping company. The initiative will start with the introduction of high-impact retrofits on four 13,000 teu vessels. The project will cover a range of upgrades, including shaft generators to save auxiliary engine fuel, main engine optimisation, high-efficiency propellers with pre-swirl installations, and carbon capture readiness ahead of future emission regulations. The ships’ lashing bridges will be raised to increase cargo capacity, and the deadweight will be increased to boost load capability. Combined, these initiatives are expected to improve the ships’ slot costs by 10-13% while also improving fuel efficiency, performance, and regulatory readiness. In a separate move, Seaspan’s joint venture partner, technology and engineering firm WattSpan has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Co-operation, setting out a year-long framework on vessel upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and decarbonisation technologies. Related:EGPN enters container market with shore power-ready feeders Seaspan’s chief fleet operations officer, Dimitris Panagopoulos, commented: “This partnership reflects the kind of practical, high-impact collaboration needed to advance decarbonisation across the maritime industry. By working closely with Maersk, WattSpan, and Cosco Shipyard, we are combining technical expertise, operational insight, and long-term investment to improve vessel performance today while preparing our fleet for the fuels and technologies of the future.” Head of chartering and newbuilding at Maersk, Anda Cristescu, said: “For many years, Seaspan has been a valued partner and significant provider of tonnage to the Maersk fleet. By working closely with Seaspan, we aim to implement vessel upgrades that reduce fuel costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and increase cargo capacity – all of which enhance the competitiveness of our fleet.” Read more about: Paul Bartlett Correspondent UK-based Paul Bartlett is a maritime journalist and consultant with over four decades of experience in international shipping, including ship leasing, project finance and financial due diligence procedures. Paul is a former Editor of Seatrade magazine, which later became Seatrade Maritime Review, and has contributed to a range of Seatrade publications over the years including Seatrade’s Green Guide, a publication investigating early developments in maritime sustainability initiatives, and Middle East Workboats and Offshore Marine, focusing on the vibrant market for such vessels across that region. In 2002, Paul set up PB Marine Consulting Ltd and has worked on a variety of consultancy projects during the last two decades. He has also contributed regular articles on the maritime sector for a range of shipping publications and online services in Europe, Asia, and the US.
The biggest expansion of global LNG supply on record, led by the United States and Qatar, could be slowed as most of the ships needed to transport the fuel are being built in South Korea and China, a Wood Mackenzie report said on Wednesday.
IMO calls for ships to stop transiting the Strait of Hormuz in wake of attacks on ships transiting near Oman’s coast.
The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. IMO calls for ships to stop transiting the Strait of Hormuz in wake of attacks on ships transiting near Oman’s coast. July 8, 2026 USpresident Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is “over” and it was a “waste of time” to talk peace with the “liars” in Iranian leadership. Trump’s comments at the NATO summit in Ankara follow a series of Iranian attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz between 6 and 7 July. Nakalit’s ladenLNGcarrierAl Rekayyatwas struck, as well asBahri’sVLCCWedyanand Sinokor-linked VLCCCyprus Prosperity. The US responded to the attacks with a series of strikes on Iranian targets overnight and by reimposing sanctions on Iranian oil, which had been lifted under the MoU signed between the two nations last month. Adding further tension to the situation with Iran, Trump said on 8 July that the US would “probably hit them hard again tonight” and said it may reimpose the naval blockade of Iran. According to Iran’s PressTV, Iran will respond to any US attacks by closing the Strait completely. Related:JMIC raises Strait of Hormuz threat level to severe IMOsecretary general Arsenion Dominguez condemned the recent attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and urged flag States, shipowners, operators and authorities to avoid exposing seafarers to danger by transiting the Strait. “The situation in the region remains volatile. These attacks further intensify the fear, uncertainty and psychological strain already being endured by the nearly 6,000 seafarers who remain stranded on board vessels unable to depart the Persian Gulf safely,” said Dominguez. The IMO launched its own evacuation framework last month to help ships stranded in the Arabian Gulf to leave safely, but the programme was suspended on 26 June after an attack on containershipEver Lovelynear the southern sea route.Ever Lovelywas not transiting under the IMO framework, but 136 ships did make it out of the Gulf under the scheme in the four days the framework was in operation. Iran has responded to the US attacks and threats by claiming that its armed forces consider the origin of any support for the US military in its attacks on Iran to be legitimate targets. Iran will not allow US interference in the Strait of Hormuz or its management under any circumstances, the armed forces said. The exchange of words point to potential further escalation and a return to patterns seen earlier in the conflict when Iran attacked many of its neighbours for their support of the US military. On 8 July, Iran said it had attacked US military positions in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US aggression overnight. For shipping, the attacks this week onQatar-flaggedAl RekayyatandSaudi-flagged Wedyan, both assets of state companies, point to Iran’s willingness to hit its neighbour’s maritime assets. Related:Two more tankers attacked in Hormuz off Oman Iran has justified attacks on merchant ships in the southern Strait of Hormuz route by claiming all transits of the waterway need to be cleared by its authorities. The southern route is administered by Oman and the US, and Iran has not attacked any ships using the corridor it controls in the north. MarineTraffic reported an increase in crossings of the Strait of Hormuz on 7 July to 41, noting a declining use of the southern Omani route. Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021
L'Ue prepara la revisione Ets, verso più quote gratuite per le industrie (2) ANSA
Redazione AnsaBRUXELLES - Luglio 08,2026 - News (ANSA) - BRUXELLES, 08 LUG - Come già anticipato, la Commissione europea ammorbidirà il 'fattore di riduzione lineare', ovvero il meccanismo che ogni anno abbassa il tetto massimo di quote di emissione che le industrie possono emettere.Le cifre sono ancora in discussione ma, a quanto si apprende, il range entro cui dovrebbe orientarsi la proposta della Commissione è tra il 4,4% che si toccherà nel 2030 e il 3%, come richiesto da alcuni Stati membri.Allo studio anche l'integrazione nell'Ets delle rimozioni permanenti di carbonio a livello nazionale e una parte di crediti internazionali di carbonio. Bruxelles apre inoltre all'inclusione nel sistema del settore dell'incenerimento dei rifiuti urbani e dei voli extra Ue.Dal 2005 il sistema Ets copre le emissioni derivanti dalla produzione di energia elettrica e termica, dall'industria manifatturiera, dai voli commerciali dentro l'Ue e dal 2024 anche il trasporto marittimo.Nella revisione, l'esecutivo Ue punterà a rendere vincolante per i governi l'uso di una quota minima dei ricavi nazionali dell'Ets per sostenere gli investimenti nei settori coperti dal sistema. E sul piano finanziario, si prevede l'avvio "nel 2027" dello strumento Investment Booster - finanziato con 400 milioni di quote CO2 - per finanziare progetti per la decarbonizzazione, con l'obiettivo di assegnare i primi contratti per differenza tramite gara dopo il 2030. Dopo la proposta di revisione in arrivo la prossima settimana, a Bruxelles si punta a un accordo politico già entro il primo trimestre del 2027. (ANSA).
Newly-acquired, Cyprus-flagged Island Polaris and Island Horizon to help meet growing demand for fuel transportation in the Med and Black Sea.
Newly-acquired, Cyprus-flagged Island Polaris and Island Horizon to help meet growing demand for fuel transportation in the Med and Black Sea. July 8, 2026 Island Oil has announced the acquisition of two oil tankers,Island PolarisandIsland Horizon, which join its fleet of owned bunkering tankers. Island Polarisis a 7,700 dwt ship built in 2015 and was renamed on 1 May 2026 from the name it carried since it was built for SK Shipping over a decade ago,B. Pacific. 7,990 dwtIsland Horizonwas built in 2024 and was also renamed on 1 May, it previously operated in Singapore asMarine Future,a biofuel bunker barge for V-Bunkers. The new additions to the Island Oil fleet are both Cyprus-flagged and form part of the company’s strategy to meet growing demand for marine fuel transportation across the Mediterranean and Black Sea, it said. The ships will improve fuel efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions per tonne-mile, Island Oil added. The bunker supplier has physical supply locations in Cyprus, Romania, and Israel. On July 9,Island Polariswas off the Israeli coast by Haifa and headed to Limassol, Cyprus, according to AIS data.Island Horizonwas last reported at anchor off Limassol. Related:Bimco introduces biofuel clause for timecharters Chrysostomos Papavassiliou, CEO & chairman of the Board of Directors at Island Oil, said: "The acquisition of Island Polaris and Island Horizon represents another important step in the execution of our long-term growth strategy. Investing in modern, efficient vessels enables us to strengthen our operational capabilities, improve service reliability and continue supporting our customers with safe and dependable marine fuel solutions." Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021
Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is stationary near the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting salvage operations once a fire on board has been extinguished, according to ship tracking data and industry sources on Wednesday, a day after it was hit by a projectile.
Commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been pushed back into crisis mode after three vessel attacks in 24 hours triggered major US strikes on Iran and a sharp escalation across the Gulf. The latest wave of attacks included the Qatari LNG carrier Al Rekayyat and a Saudi-linked VLCC, with another tanker struck by …
Latest series of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz leads makes an attack highly likely, says JMIC.
The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Latest series of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz leads makes an attack highly likely, says JMIC. July 7, 2026 The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), the information sharing operation run by the 47-nation Combined Maritime Forces, has raised the maritime threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to severe. The new risk reading for the contested waterway means an attack is highly likely, stepping up from the previous level of substantial, which means an attack is a strong possibility. In its latest advisory note, JMIC said the increase in the threat level was due to a series of three attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on 7 July. "IRGC attacks, hailing, UAS activity, and targeted surveillance continued throughout the period, indicating sustained monitoring of commercial shipping and a continued intent to assert presence across key transit lanes," said the advisory. JMIC said reporting did not show a sustained increase in movements along the southern corridor, instead remaining stable after the corridor was widened. Related:Two more tankers attacked in Hormuz off Oman "The recent confirmed incidents highlight that the threat environment remains heightened and warrants extreme vigilance. IRGC hailing and routing pressure continue, particularly for AIS-active vessels," the advisory said. Monitoring of traffic volumes through the strait has been made more difficult buy AIS practices as some ships choose to switch off their AIS transponders to try and avoid detection, although Iran has proven capable of finding and hitting vessels with AIS off. The US assisted 37 transits between 5-6 July; there were 24 transits on 5 July and 25 on 6 July, the report said. The figures compared to a pre-war level of 138 vessels per day. While JMIC references three confirmed incidents, all reported by UKMTO on 7 July, some reports claim there have been as many as five attacks on ships in the area over the past two days. JMIC said it expects maritime traffic to decrease along both the northern and southern routes through the Strait of Hormuz. No ships have been attacked in the northern route in recent days, instead Iran appears to be focussing attacks on the southern route to deter ships from Oman's coast in favour of the northern route along Iran's shores. The northern route is controlled by Iran while the southern route is operated by the US and Oman. Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021
UKMTO reports two separate attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with both suffering structural damage.
The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. UKMTO reports two separate attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with both suffering structural damage. July 7, 2026 UKMTO has published two more reports of vessels being attacked in the southern route through the strait of Hormuz off the coast ofOman. The first 7 July attack, reported to UKMTO by a third party, has an incident time yet to be confirmed; it states a ship was hit by an unknown projectile and is believed to have structural damage. There were no reports of injuries or environmental impact. The second attack was reported by military authorities and occurred at 1305 hrs. The tanker was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) and sustained minor structural damage. The ship is continuing to its next port of call and no casualties or environmental damage were reported. Iran appears to be pressuring ships to avoid the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, as it has not attacked any ships in the northern route closer to its own shores. A VHF message shared online warns vessels to only use routes approved by the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, and that other routes are unsafe. Related:JMIC raises Strait of Hormuz threat level to severe The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been split into two routes due to the risk of mines in the usual channels. The latest incidents follow an attack overnight onQatariLNG carrierAl Rekayyat, a 2009-built Q-Flex series ship owned by Nakilat. A fire broke out on the laden LNG carrier after it was hit on the port side. The crew have been reported safe and were being evacuated. Saudi-flagged VLCC Wedyan was also hit in the early hours of 7 July. The attack on theBahri-owned 2010-built ship was confirmed by the IMO. Dr Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, demanded Iran cease its activities that threaten maritime navigation: “The targeting of the Qatari vessel "Al-Rekayyat" while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security & safety of international maritime navigation, the security of global energy supplies, & a grave & explicit violation of international law, particularly the rules guaranteeing freedom of navigation & safe passage through international waterways. “We hold it fully legally responsible for this attack & for any resulting damages & consequences.” Read more about: Gary Howard Middle East correspondent Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events. Gary Howard regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience, at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025 Debunking LEO and Cloud for Maritime Industry, December 2022 (watch on-demand recording) Making Data Work for Shipping at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is the Zero-Carbon Future a Slow Shipping Future?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021 Is Ship Finance Transforming Faster than Shipping?at Seatrade ShipTech Virtual 2021
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