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The latest news and developments from Panama, one of the world’s most important shipping nations. Customers will be able to secure more than one booking slot on the same date, but transit and draught restrictions remain in place August 31, 2026 ThePanama Canal Authority (ACP)is making changes to its booking system amid heavy demand caused by the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz and transit number restrictions in the waterway due to drought conditions. The ACP has announced temporary modifications to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System for Neo-Panamax vessels which it said were to “to provide customers with greater flexibility and improve the distribution of available capacity across market segments and encouraging the efficient use of water resource. One of the main changes will allow the same customer to secure more than one booking slot for the same date, as well as to book slots for two or more consecutive dates. Each week, 63 booking slots will be made available for Neo-Panamax vessels, including for container ships (Full Container), at least five slots will be made available per booking date, allocated in accordance with the vessels’ Transit Teu Allowance (TTA). Related:Container lines under fire over Panama Canal surcharge lack of transparency In the LPG and LNG segments, there will be at least three slots per booking date for each segment, which will be allocated according to customer classification. Meanwhile, for car carriers/ro-ro vessels, bulk carriers and other segments, a minimum of three weekly slots will be available, also allocated according to customer classification. The changes will take effect on 30 August, for booking dates beginning 13 September. Despite this relaxation of the booking system, restrictions relating to draught and the number of daily transits remain in place. The number of daily transits is expected to fall, from 36 to 34, on 3 September and then to 32 from 15 September, with eventual changes. In recent weeks, the Panama Canal daily auction system has seen record payments for vessels without booking slots. A ship carrying LPG paid $5.3 million - the highest auction price so far- to transit the Panama Canal faster, 1 September. In early August, another vessel, the 10,100 teu-container shipSeaspan Benefactor, paid $4.6 million at a daily auction and in April this year, another auction worth $4 million was paid by the gas carrierGas Virgo. “Demand to transit the Panama Canal has increased in recent months due to restrictions and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have led to changes in transport routes for energy products such as oil, LPG and LNG. The value of time — particularly for energy cargoes tied to contractual delivery windows — can far exceed the auction price itself,” an ACP spokesperson toldSeatrade Maritime News. “The daily auction is not to skip the queue. But only to obtain a booking slot,” he said. Related:Panama Canal reduces draught for neo-Panamax locks As of August 30, the vessels waiting to transit the Canal totalled 118, 107 with booking and 11 without booking; 30 vessels in the Neo-Panamax locks and 87 in the Panamax locks. The number of vessels waiting to cross the canal is roughly equivalent to three-days of transits of the waterway and fairly typical for high season. During the 2023 El Nino effect queues went up to 150 vessels as daily transit numbers were restricted on the canal. The Panama Canal Authority said in a statement that the average auction price between October 2025 and February 2026 was approximately $55,000. However, recent results were three times higher. Draught restrictions are also in place on the canal and the waterway has been operating with a draught of 14.78 metres in the Neo-Panamax locks since 15 August, which was the third adjustment to the announced schedule: the draught was first reduced to 15.09 metres on 3 July, then to 14.94 metres on 24 July. Further draught reductions will take place on 2 September to 14.63 metres and to 14.48 metres on 1 October. Read more about: Michele Labrut Americas Correspondent Michèle Labrut is a long-time Panama resident, a journalist and correspondent, and has continuously covered the maritime sector of Central & Latin America. Michèle first came to Panama as a press attaché to the French Embassy and then returned to the isthmus as a foreign correspondent in the 1980s. Author of Seatrade Maritime's annual Panama Maritime Review magazine and of several books, Michèle also wrote for Time magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News and the Economist Intelligence Unit. She has also collaborated in making several documentaries for the BBC and European and U.S. television networks. Michèle's profession necessitates a profound knowledge of the country, but her acumen is not from necessity alone, but a genuine passion for Panama. In 2012 she was awarded the Order of Merit (Knight grade) by the French Government for her services to international journalism and in 2021 the upgrade to Chevalier grade. Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Tensions are high the Strait of Hormuz as Iran continues hitting tankers and the US launches attacks for first time in over a month August 31, 2026 A third tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and a day laterUSforces launched strikes on Larak Island. The UKMTO said it had received a report of a tanker being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait at 20:53 hrs UTC on 29 August. The vessel was inbound in the Strait of Hormuz 12 nm north of Khasab,Oman. No casualties were reported on the vessel, the name of which was not disclosed. It was the third tanker to be hit in the Strait of Hormuz last week. On 25 August the tankerAl Salam IIwas struck by an unknown projectile which caused a fire on the vessel that was extinguished by the crew. On 24 August the Liberian-flagged AframaxMetro Venetianwas struck in the Omani route of the Strait of Hormuz causing a fire in the engine room and disabling the vessel. On Sunday, 30 August US forces launched their first strike on Iran in over a month. US forces struck two launchers on Larak Island in the north Capt. Tim Hawkins, spokesperson for US Central Command was quoted as saying in mainstream media reports. Related:Iran war at six months - 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Gulf Posting on social media platform X US Central Command said, “US forces took limited, precise action against IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) minelaying forces posing an imminent threat in the Strait of Hormuz.” Last week on 27 August Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command, said in a video message posted on social media that said that US forces had successfully completed mine clearance in the Strait and the lanes of the internationally recognised traffic separation scheme (TSS) were free from sea mines. However, in a 30 August update the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) continued to warn commercial shipping on the presence of mines. “There remained a continued risk of drifting or uncharted mines in and near the TSS, with mine danger areas still active.” Meanwhile the US blockade of Iranian ports continues and since it was restarted on 14 July US Central Command says it has disabled three commercial vessels, boarded two others, and redirected 83 ships. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026 Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

inInternational Shipping News31/08/2026 NatPower Marine welcomes the Government’s response to the Net Zero Ports call for evidence and its recognition of the central role ports will play in maritime decarbonisation. The findings provide a much clearer picture of how energy demand at ports is changing. Shore power, vessel charging, electric port equipment and cleaner fuels will all require new infrastructure and better coordination among ports, shipping operators, electricity networks, and investors. NatPower Marine particularly welcomes the Government’s commitment to champion ports’ energy needs through strategic energy planning and grid connection reform. The focus on better demand forecasting and closer collaboration with industry is a positive foundation for delivery. Stefano D.M. Sommadossi, Founder, Group Chief Strategy Officer and UK CEO of NatPower Marine, said: “The Government’s response is an important step forward. It gives us a clearer view of what ports need and where industry can help. “NatPower Marine is ready to bring investment and energy expertise to the table. We can help ports develop shore power and vessel-charging infrastructure without requiring them to bear the full cost and risk. “Every port is different. Some will need a larger grid connection. For others, the answer may include battery storage, local renewable generation, a private wire or smarter management of electricity demand. The solution has to reflect how each port operates and which vessels use it. “The key is to connect the infrastructure with real demand from shipping operators. If that can be done on specific routes, private capital can help turn plans into working projects. “We would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government, ports and shipping operators to identify where early projects can be delivered and demonstrate what is possible.” Stefano D.M. Sommadossi, Founder, Group Chief Strategy Officer and UK CEO of NatPower Marine NatPower Marine believes the next stage could focus on a small number of ports and shipping routes where there is committed customer demand and a realistic route to securing clean power. This would allow the Government and industry to test practical delivery models, build confidence among shipping operators and show how green maritime corridors can work in practice. It would also help ensure that investment is directed towards projects with a clear route to operation. NatPower Marine is developing an independent international network of ship-charging facilities for electric propulsion and shore power. It brings together project investment, clean energy supply, infrastructure development and long-term operation. The company looks forward to working with the Government and the wider maritime sector to turn the evidence gathered through the call for evidence into practical projects at UK ports.Source: NatPower Marine

Ascolta la versione audio dell'articolo 2' di lettura English Version Translated by AI. For feedback, please contact english@ilsole24ore.com Alla vigilia del nuovo anno scolastico, la Fidae Ets presenta il Manifesto 2026, elaborato al termine della sessione ordinaria del Consiglio nazionale, svoltasi a Trani dal 21 al 23 agosto. Nato dalle riflessioni sull'enciclica Magnifica Humanitas di Papa Leone XIV, il documento viene affidato alle scuole come strumento di confronto e orientamento per dirigenti, docenti, famiglie e studenti. Tre impegni Sono tre gli impegni indicati dal Manifesto: custodire l'umano, ricostruire comunità e generare futuro. Tre direzioni attraverso le quali la Fidae invita le comunità scolastiche a interrogarsi sulle proprie scelte educative, sulla qualità delle relazioni e sulle trasformazioni che stanno attraversando la scuola e la società. Il primo impegno, “Custodire l'umano”, richiama la centralità e la dignità della persona, che vengono prima del rendimento e delle prestazioni. La fragilità, il limite e l'errore non devono essere considerati soltanto problemi da correggere, ma dimensioni della vita da accogliere e accompagnare. Loading... Riflessione sui processi di inclusione e riconoscimento delle difficoltà Il Manifesto propone quindi una riflessione sui processi di inclusione, sulla capacità di riconoscere le difficoltà degli studenti e degli adulti e sul valore della valutazione formativa, intesa come strumento di crescita e non come giudizio sulla persona. “Ricostruire comunità” significa rafforzare i legami e la corresponsabilità educativa tra tutte le componenti della scuola. Particolare attenzione viene dedicata al rapporto con le famiglie, chiamate non soltanto a collaborare, ma a partecipare pienamente alla costruzione del progetto educativo. Formare i rappresentanti dei genitori e l'importanza dell'AI In questa prospettiva, la Fidae sottolinea anche l'importanza di accompagnare e formare i rappresentanti dei genitori. Il terzo impegno, “Generare futuro”, affronta le sfide poste dall'intelligenza artificiale e dalle tecnologie digitali. La questione, sottolinea il documento, non riguarda soltanto la capacità di utilizzare questi nuovi strumenti, ma l'idea di persona e di società che si intende costruire attraverso di essi. L'intelligenza artificiale può ampliare le possibilità di apprendimento, ma non può sostituire la relazione educativa, la conoscenza delle storie personali e la cura delle fragilità. Il Manifesto è stato consegnato alle scuole nell'anno dell'80° anniversario della fondazione della Fidae.

bySchool Editorial Team 28 August 2026 2' min read 2' min read On the eve of the new school year, Fidae Ets presents the 2026 Manifesto, drawn up following the ordinary session of the National Council, which took place in Trani from 21 to 23 August. Stemming from reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical *Magnifica Humanitas*, the document is being made available to schools as a tool for discussion and guidance for headteachers, teachers, families and pupils. The Manifesto sets out three commitments: safeguarding the human, rebuilding communities and shaping the future. These are three areas through which Fidae invites school communities to reflect on their educational choices, the quality of their relationships and the changes currently taking place in schools and society. The first commitment, ‘Safeguarding the human’, emphasises the centrality and dignity of the individual, which take precedence over academic achievement and performance. Fragility, limitations and mistakes must not be viewed merely as problems to be corrected, but as aspects of life to be embraced and supported. The Manifesto therefore invites reflection on processes of inclusion, on the ability to recognise the difficulties faced by pupils and adults, and on the value of formative assessment, understood as a tool for growth rather than a judgement on the individual. ‘Rebuilding communities’ means strengthening the bonds and shared responsibility for education amongst all members of the school community. Particular attention is paid to the relationship with families, who are called upon not only to collaborate, but to participate fully in shaping the educational programme. In this context, Fidae also emphasises the importance of supporting and training parents’ representatives. The third commitment, ‘Shaping the Future’, addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The document emphasises that the issue is not merely about the ability to use these new tools, but about the vision of the individual and society that we intend to build through them. Artificial intelligence can broaden learning opportunities, but it cannot replace the educational relationship, an understanding of personal histories, or care for those who are vulnerable. The Manifesto was distributed to schools in the year marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of Fidae. La newsletter di Scuola+ Professionisti, dirigenti, docenti e non docenti, amministratori pubblici, operatori ma anche studenti e le loro famiglie possono informarsi attraverso Scuola+, la newsletter settimanale de Il Sole 24 Ore che mette al centro del sistema d'istruzione i suoi reali fruitori. La ricevi, ogni lunedì nel tuo inbox.Ecco come abbonarsi Le guide e i data base Come scegliere l’Università e i master? Ecco le guide a disposizione degli abbonati a Scuola+ o a 24+. Quila guida all’universitàcon le lauree del futuro e ildatabasecon tutti i corsi di laura Lo speciale ITS Il viaggio del Sole 24 Ore negli Its per scoprire come intrecciare al meglio la formazione con le opportunità di lavoro nei distretti produttivi delle eccellenze del made in Italy.Tutti i servizi La newsletter premium dedicata al mondo della scuola con approfondimenti normativi, analisi e guide operative

L'idrogeno verde piace anche ai Paesi del Golfo, che finora hanno puntato tutto sull'estrazione di greggio e di gas naturale. Secondo gli analisti di Global Hydrogen Hub (Ghh), sommando gli investimenti di Arabia Saudita, Emirati, Oman e Qatar, si ottiene una cifra di oltre 11 miliardi di dollari (9,45 miliardi di euro), superiore ai circa 7 miliardi di dollari (6,01 miliardi di euro) di Giappone e Corea del Sud messi insieme. Fanno meglio l'India, con circa 14 miliardi di dollari (12,03 miliardi di euro), e l'Europa, che supera i 18 miliardi di dollari (15,46 miliardi di euro). Prima per investimenti sull'idrogeno è la Cina, che ha messo sul piatto quasi il doppio rispetto all'Europa, con 34 miliardi di dollari (29,21 miliardi di euro) investiti, seguita a distanza dagli Usa con circa 23 miliardi di dollari (19,76 miliardi di euro).Secondo gli analisti di Ghh "gli investimenti dei paesi del Golfo sull'idrogeno stanno diventando uno strumento importante di strategia economica e influenza geopolitica", su cui si stanno impegnando i fondi sovrani dell'Arabia Saudita, degli Emirati e dell'Oman e del Qatar". Nell'ambito di un riposizionamento globale dell'energia i paesi del Golfo si stanno accreditando all'interno di una "economia mondiale emergente dell'idrogeno", composta da siti produttivi, produzione di elettrolizzatori, campioni energetici nazionali e prospettive di esportazione. Riproduzione riservata © Copyright ANSA Da non perdere Condividi

No agreement has been reached between the US and China over multi-million dollar port fees suspended in November 2025 August 28, 2026 The clock is ticking on a truce between theUSandChinaon reciprocal port fees suspended last November. The USTR charges came into effect on 14 October 2025 for Chinese owned, operated and built ships calling US ports, while China responded with additional charges for US-flagged and built ships, and those from companies 25% or more controlled by US citizens. The latter fees from China were introduced with just a few days’ notice and sent many companies scrambling to comply. The two countries agreed to suspend the charges for one year following a meeting between US President Donald Trump andChinesePremier Xi Jinping in late October. The suspension took effect on 10 November 2025, meaning that the fees from both sides could come back into play on 9 November this year, just some 10 weeks and three days away at the time of publication. Writing on LinkedIn Lars Jensen, CEO of Verspucci Maritime commented, “Last year this fee was only postponed for a year with the intention to have a new agreement in place during this period. Thus far no agreement has been seen. In this context it might be a valid assumption that if US rekindles this fee, China will simply repeat what they did last year with fees on US shipping as well.” Related:Efficiency critical in volatile regulatory climate says DNV The looming deadline comes with a backdrop of continued tensions between the US and China with the US’ imposition of secondary sanctions on Iran. China is Iran’s top trading partner and buyer of its crude oil exports, if the majority of these are masked through ship-to-ship transfers in Southeast Asia, primarily in the Malaysia Eastern Outer Port Limits (EOPL) anchorage. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said on Monday that Chinese banks would be targeted under the sanction, “If they facilitate transactions and are part of the ecosystem that turns Iranian oil into money, into repression, they will be targeted.” The latest tensions come ahead of an expected summit in the US between Presidents Trump and Xi in late September, although the date is yet to be confirmed. Should no agreement be reached on suspended USTR and Chinese port fees by 9 November shipowners will again need to carefully study and adjust routings based on where vessels were built and ownership/operation lies to avoid multi-million port fees when calling at ports in China and the US. Looking at the container line side of the equation Jensen said it would particularly impact the Chinese/Hong Kong carriersCosco Shipping,OOCL, and Hede Shipping, and US shipping company Matson Shipping on the Transpacific trade. These companies would have limited options to avoid the fees given their ownership base and it was estimated that should the USTR fees have stayed in place throughout 2026 the full year impact on Cosco and OOCL would have been around $1.5 billion. Related:Why small states matter in maritime diplomacy The reimposition of the fees would also impactCMA CGMthrough its US-flag subsidiary APL Eagle Express 1 service andMaerskon their TP7 service which include US-flagged vessels, while other lines would need to reshuffle vessels to different services much as they did in the run up to the 14 October deadline last year. The biggest corporate moves made to mitigate the effects of the reciprocal port fees went ahead despite the suspension of the charges with Seaspan Corporation moving its head office fromHong KongtoSingaporeand reflagging a major portion of its fleet with the Singapore Registry of Ships. Dry bulk shipowner Pacific Basin Shipping also reflagged a significant portion of its fleet to Singapore and according to its website its global leadership team is based in the Lion City, having previously been located in Hong Kong. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026 Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

New vessel deliveries could put container freight rates under pressure as the peak season ends August 28, 2026 Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, parent ofOOCL, says the container market did not normalise as expected in the first half of 2026 and has instead remained uncertain. Hong Kong-listed OOIL, part ofCosco Shipping, reported an EBIT of $728 million for the first half of 2026 compared to $954.2 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues increased to $5.17 billion in H1 2026 up from $4.88 billion in the first half of 2025, and total container liftings increased to 4.13 million teu for the period up from 3.93 million teu in H1 205. Liner revenues and liftings were at a record high excluding the pandemic period. On the cost side the company reported that average bunker fuel prices in the first half of the year were up 8% at $582 per ton compared to $541 per in the same period in 2025. The company said sharp fluctuations in oil prices, heightened inflation expectations and higher EU carbon emission cost increased cost pressure on container lines and affected the global economic outlook. Related:PIL opens second office in Brazil However, geopolitical uncertainty also resulted in a better than expected container shipping market. “The global container market did not normalise in the first half of 2026 as many had anticipated at the end of last year. Instead, the year progressed amid the uncertainties. With the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and repeated changes in the situation, the return to the Red Sea was once again delayed,” OOIL said. Looking ahead OOIL said market volatility may become the new normal and the large number of newbuildings joining the global fleet could rates under pressure. “As new vessels continue to be delivered and the peak season approaches its end, freight rates may come under pressure,” the company said. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026 Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Reports say the attack caused a fire on the vessel transiting the Middle East waterway August 27, 2026 Attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz with the latest strike causing a fire on a tanker. “Local authorities have reported a tanker has been hit by an unknown projectile causing fire to the vessel which has since been extinguished,” said UKMTO. The attack is reported to have taken place on 25 August and all the tanker’s crew are safe and accounted for. There was no report of any environmental impact. The latest reported incident follows that on the Liberian-registered aframaxMetro Venetianwhich was struck by an unknown projectile 9nm northeast of Ash Shishah,Omanon 24 August. The tanker’s engine room was hit resulting in the vessel being disabled. In a 25 August update the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continued to carry out attacks, attempted attacks, and harassment of vessels including UAV overflights, targeted surveillance of merchant shipping, and occasional VHF hailing in the Strait of Hormuz. Related:UAE condemns attack on two ADNOC tankers in Hormuz “These actions continue to demonstrate Iran’s intent to assert presence along key transit lanes and maintain pressure on transiting vessels," JMIC warned. Read more about: Marcus Hand Editor Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia. Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation. In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology. Marcus is the founder of theSeatrade Maritime Podcastthat delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics. Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Are we ready? at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2024 IMPA 2024 SingaporeMaritime Procurement and Sustainability Panel, November 2024 Goodbye Globalization? Red Sea Impacts Reviewed,EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network)webinar, February 2024 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum atSea Asia 2023 Sustainable Finance, Shipping & Technology at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2022 Building & Operating Dual-Fuel Vessels, February 2022 Shipping’s Decarbonisation Challenge – The Role of Technology and Digitalisation at Hong Kong Maritime Week 2021 The Challenge Faced by Ship Registries in a Digital and Post-Pandemic Era, October 2020 The Future of Transhipment Hubs Post-Pandemic, November 2020 Offshore Marine Breakfast Forum at Sea Asia 2019 Marcus Hand regularly guests on mainstream media talking about maritime and shipping news stories. Below you'll find a list of selected appearances KBS World Radio -Korea24,May 2026 BBC News -Hindi Service,April 2026 RNZ -First Up, April 2026 Subscribe and get the latest industry news, analysis and more straight to your inbox.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Plans for a temporary corridor and joint administration of the Strait of Hormuz risk clashing with US demands for unrestricted freedom of navigation. August 27, 2026 Progress in talks between Iran andOmanon the administration of the Strait of Hormuz add further complexity to the geopolitical situation in the region but raise little hope of an imminent full-scale return of commercial ships to the waterway. On 25 August, Iran and Oman announced in a joint statement that they had discussed a phased framework that could lead to progress in the strait. The statement said the proposed framework “includes the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to implement a joint project to clear the Strait of mines.” Oman and Iran would then continue technical negotiations towards agreeing on a permanent navigational corridor and the future administration of the strait “as well as a mechanism for information-sharing, traffic management, and the provision of relevant navigational and security services.” The statement stopped short of mentioning fees and charges for any services rendered - a key sticking point for theUSand its goal of free navigation in the area. Related:OFAC warns Hormuz compliance alone may breach Iran sanctions Oman’s foreign minister Sayyid Badr took to social media platform X to express hope for the proposal's future. “I am hopeful we will soon announce a temporary corridor for the Strait of Hormuz and practical arrangements to restore safe navigation. Future management of the Strait and a permanent solution will follow in due course.” Statements out of Tehran since the joint statement have layered on extra detail and outline a version of the agreement that may prove geopolitically difficult for Oman. Iranian deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said the new temporary route through Hormuz would be around seven nautical miles wide and compared the corridor to a highway with with vessels entering the Gulf through Iranian waters to the north and exiting to via Omani and Iranian waters to the south. Once the temporary route is agreed, the two nations will have one to two months to negotiate a permanent route, said Gharibabadi. While the statements suggest progress, he repeatedly emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and will remain closed until Iran’s conditions are met. Gharibabadi claimed that the agreement included as a first step the closure of the current southern route through Hormuz along the coast of Oman, a move that will undoubtedly raise objections from theUS. Iran has branded the southern route illegal in the wake of the collapse of the US-Iran peace agreement in June, while the US sought to support and encourage its use. Iran continues to make its position clear through the frequent targeting of vessels along the southern route with missiles. Related:Tanker disabled in Strait of Hormuz attack The latest joint statement follows months of talks between the two coastal nations about the waters between them, including claims on multiple occasions earlier this month that the sides were close to reaching an agreement. Whatever progress has been made, the US is unlikely to support any arrangement that hands greater control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran. Underlining the importance of the strait to the US and the volatility of the situation, when asked about the negotiations between Iran and Oman on 17 August, president Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it got in the way. US objections to earlier versions of the Iran-Oman arrangement were around freedom of navigation, arguing against imposing fees on vessels transiting Hormuz, however those charges might be disguised. Joint management of part of the route by Oman and Iran is also opposed by the US as it seeks to limit Iran’s influence and pursue free navigation. Iran and Oman’s mention of joint mine clearing operations within the proposed frameworks seems at odds with Trump’s recent assertions that the strait has been fully cleared of mines. Related:Iran threatens 45 blacklisted ships with seizure and fines Listen to a podcast episode on how Iran is trying to shape the new navigational order in the Strait of Hormuz 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. 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