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The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. A second seafarer is confirmed to have died in the attack on a bunker tanker off UAE while another vessel is struck in Hormuz September 18, 2026 Peninsula Petroleum says that the missing crew member from the attack on the tankerHercules Staron 9 September has been found dead. It is the second confirmed fatality from the incident involving the tanker at anchor off the UAE with another seafarer previously confirmed killed when the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile. “Following the report of a loss of life during the incident involving theHercules Starin the early hours of 9th September whilst at anchor off Dubai, we regret to announce that the missing crew member has been found deceased,” Peninsula Petroleum said in statement. “Their family have been informed, and we continue to offer our full support and our deepest condolences.” Peninsula said all the surviving crew members from theHercules Starhad been repatriated. It is the second time theHercules Starhas been attacked during the US – Iran war. The tanker was hit on 1 March, the second day of the conflict causing a fire onboard. There were no injuries to the crew in the earlier incident 17nm northwest of Mina Saqr,UAE. Related:Tanker on fire after Hormuz attack Meanwhile UKMTO reported an incident in the Strait of Hormuz 16 nm northeast of Khasab, Oman. There are no details on the nature of the incident or the vessel involved, however, all crew are reported to be safe and there is no environmental impact. 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. Omani Navy evacuating crew of Panama-flagged vessel struck by an unknown projectile September 13, 2026 Attacks on commercial shipping have continued in the Strait of Hormuz with a Panama-tanker on fire off Oman. The UKMTO said a fire had broken out on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it was hit by an unknown projectile on 12 September Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech reported that the vessel was aPanama-flagged tanker and the vessel had sent out a distress call following the attack. The Omani Navy was reported to be responding to evacuate the crew. It is unknown if there were any casualties among the vessel’s crew. Meanwhile Iranian media reported that an Iranian cargo vessel had come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning. One crew member was reportedly killed in the attack and three injured. The reports of the strike have not been independently verified. The latest attack on the Panama-flagged continues a grim run of incidents over the past week. Two vessels were reported stuck in the Strait of Hormuz 4 nm west of Khasab,Omanon 10 September. Related:Philippines set to ban deployment of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz There were seven other incidents between 8 and 10 September. The first five incidents on 8 September were all attacks by the US on Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Gulf. The crews of LPG tankerHorizon 1and tankersDerya, Kaviz,andCharminarwere all warned by US forces before being “rendered inoperable”, while the crew ofRiescowas warned before the ship was struck and sank. Iran’s retaliation came on 9 September with a fatal attack onHercules Star, which killed one crewmember, left another injured and another missing, and an attack on tankerNew Androswhere no injuries were reported. In response to recent deaths and injuries of Filipino seafarers on ships in the Strait of Hormuz thePhilippinesis set to bar the deployment its nationals on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. AsSeatrade Maritime Newsreported on Friday a copy of draft advisory from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans to bar owners and crewing agents from deploying Filipino seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. 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. The world’s largest supplier of seafarers plans to temporarily prohibit Filipino crew from working in high-risk areas in the Middle East September 11, 2026 In response to recent deaths and injuries of Filipino seafarers on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz thePhilippinesis set to bar the deployment its nationals to certain high-risk areas in the Middle East. The Philippines already gives it seafarers the right to refuse to sail through high-risk areas, but a copy of draft advisory from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) seen bySeatrade Maritime Newswould take this a significant step further barring owners and crewing agents from deploying Filipino seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as well as operations in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The draft DMW advisory details planned temporary restrictions on the deployment of Filipino seafarers in the “covered areas” of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The move is being taken it says is being taken due to the “continuing security threats and the grave and imminent risks to the life, safety, health, and welfare of Filipino seafarers”. Related:The disconnect between charter contracts and seafarer welfare In the draft advisory, which is expected to be issued in the coming days, DMW directs Licensed Manning Agents (LMAs), principles, shipowners, ship managers to refrain from deploying or assigning Filipino seafarers on vessels scheduled to enter or transit the Strait of Hormuz. The bar on deployment would also cover the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, however there is an exception if the vessels operate exclusively in these areas with transiting Hormuz. Each Filipino seafarer deployed in these areas would be required to be fully informed of the security risks, individually affirm their willingness to sail, and have the right to refuse to sail. The advisory would also require LMAs and owners/manager to arrangement for the reassignment, crew change, disembarkation, relocation, or repatriation of Filipino seafarers for vessels entering or transiting the “covered areas”. For Filipino seafarers already deployed in areas covered by the advisory agents and owners/managers would be required to coordinate with the DMW for their “disembarkation, crew change, relocation, or repatriation at the earliest safe and practicable opportunity”. The Philippines will also prohibit the deployment of its seafarers onboard any vessel that has been previously attacked if it is to sail in a high-risk area, regardless any of changes in flag, ownership or management. As the world’s largest supplier of crew to international shipping a number of Filipino seafarers have been killed or injured in attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and the safety of Philippines nationals working overseas including on ships, has been a major political issue in the Southeast Asian nation. Related:10 Filipino seafarers refuse to sail through Strait of Hormuz Earlier this week DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced that the Department was investigating shipowners and Philippine manning agencies linked to five vessels, carrying Filipino seafarers, that were attacked or exposed to danger in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea. The probe followed the attack on the Saudi-flagged tankerSidrin the Strait of Hormuz on 31 August killing two of the 16 Filipino crew onboard. 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.

Supply chain operatives active in the Middle East could find themselves exposed to new US sanctions against the Iranian aviation sector, with the threat of increasing delays in cargo processing also on the cards. Amid increasing its military activity against Iranian targets, the Trump administration yesterday issued 36 sanctions targeting not only Iranian aviation, but companies considered to be supporting it, with Turkish, Malaysian, and Emirati firms explicitly listed. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said: “We promised severe consequences for those providing financial lifelines to the Iranian regime. Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines: you are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system.” Going after third-country firms supporting the activity of sanctioned Mahan Air, for example, is something of a step-change in the US approach, with Washington paying particularly close attention to those providing aircraft transfers, cargo services, or GSSA support. Worryingly for businesses, operating through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) the sanctions announcement exposes businesses to possible repercussions even if they have unwittingly supported Iranian aviation, if it is deemed they “should have known”. The treasury also noted that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) would be “highlighting several key red flag indicators to help detect, prevent, and report potentially suspicious activity”. Forwarders handling parts and maintenance materials to countries neighbouring Iran will need to carry out more stringent compliance checks to make sure they are not ultimately servicing sanctioned Iranian airlines. If a shipment listed for a UAE-based company ends up with one of the sanctioned carriers, OFAC will ask whether the forwarder “should have known” this was a procurement front for the Iranian airline before deciding how to act. With previous sanctions, SME forwarders have often found themselves caught in a balancing act between the cost of compliance and the risk of the getting it wrong, which led them to opt out of potentially exposed markets rather than continue. Miad Maleki, ,former senior treasury official and fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, ​said the suspension would hit major airfreight hubs, including Doha, Dubai, and Istanbul, leaving forwarders with yet another conundrum from the US war on Iran. Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) subsidiary Apex Logistics recently found itself in hot water with the US authorities,the Singapore-based firm being investigated over suspicions it has been defying US sanctions on Chinaby supplying the country with restricted AI chips. Despite K+N tellingThe Loadstarit had not been contacted by US authorities and that Apex was cooperating in the investigation, it said this and the new sanctions on Iran pointed to “a more hawkish approach” from Washington on sanctions policing.

A total of 42 people have been rescued in the blaze which engulfed the vessel on Wednesday evening September 10, 2026 Search and rescue operations are ongoing for 87 passengers and crew missing following a fire on board a ferry off Palawan Island in the Philippines. The Philippines Coast Guard said that five were confirmed dead and 42 rescued from a ferry June Aster after that suffered a serious blaze as it was approaching the popular tourist island of Palawan on the evening of 9 September. A distress call was sent by the vessel 4 nm from Baranguy Tumarbong. According to guard Spokesperson, Commodore Noemie Cayabyab the vessel manifest showed there were 134 people on board the vessel comprising 117 passengers and 17 crew. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the 87 missing persons. The Commodore cautioned that it was live data and the numbers could change as search and rescue operations progress. In the Philippines manifests often do not accurately reflect the actual numbers on passenger vessels. Videos posted on social media on 9 September show flames engulfing the entire vessel which was bound for Palawan from the capital Manila. Later videos show the entire outer structure of the vessel to be fire damaged with the blaze continuing in the passenger areas. Related:USCG highlights systemic port vulnerabilities following Dali bridge strike The five casualties are unidentified at the time of writing. 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 Chinese company is offering eight voyages on its China Arctic Express service connecting Asia and Europe September 9, 2026 The container shipDubai Towerhas arrived in theUKfollowing a voyage from Ningbo,Chinavia the Northern Sea Route in the Russian Arctic. The 1,740 teuDubai Toweris calling at the QEII berth in Teesport in the Northeast of England according to AIS tracking data from Pole Star Global. The Liberian-registeredDubai Toweris the first of eight weekly voyages that Sea Legend is offering during the summer ice season in the Arctic on its China Arctic Express Service. The container ship departed Ningbo in China on 15 August and was expected to arrive in Felixstowe, UK on 5 September. Teesport was not originally listed by Sea Legend as port of call and the QEII berth is designed to handle bulk and project cargoes rather than containers. Sailing to UK and Europe via the NSR roughly halves the voyage time between Asia and Europe via the Cape of Good Hope which takes around 40 – 50 days, but is only possible during a limited period when the Arctic ice melts in the summer months. Related:CULines launches new China-Indonesia service Two other Chinese carriers New New Shipping and OVP Shipping are offering Asia – Europe services via the Arctic along with container shipping newcomer PanStar from South Korea. PanStar’s trial Arctic voyage on thePanStar Arcois currently heading south off the coast of Norway based on its AIS signal. According to analyst Alphaliner the 2,758 teu vessel has 737 teu of laden containers onboard. According to the Centre for High North Logistics 2025 saw 103 transit voyages of the NSR by 88 vessels between 30 June and 30 November. These included 15 container ship voyages with eight eastbound and seven westbound. Tankers completed the largest number of passages of the Arctic route with 34 voyages last year. 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. The IRGC Navy says it will target tankers in Bahraini and Kuwaiti ports after US strikers on Iranian tankers September 9, 2026 Following strikes on five Iranian tankers in by US forces Iran is threatening to strike commercial tankers in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) Navy issued what Iranian media described as an “urgent warning” in response to theUSattacks. The warning told all tanker crews in Bahraini and Kuwaiti to immediately abandon their vessels, whether at anchor or at berth in ports, as they would be targeted by the IRGC Navy. Kuwait and Bahrain host US military bases have come under consistent attack by Iran since the war with the US started at the end of February. The threat to commercial tankers in Bahraini and Kuwaiti ports follows the US strikes on five Iranian owned or linked tankers which US Central Command described as having “destroyed the vessels” after crews were directed to abandon ship. The Iranian-flagged NITCVLCCDeryawas targeted near Kharg Island. US forces also fired on four vessels in the Gulf of Oman – the AframaxesKavizandRiesco,the oil/product tankerCharminar,and the LPG carrierHorizon 1.Video from US Central Command showed four of the vessels being struck towards the stern while theRiescowas shown with fires raging on its deck and around the accommodation block. Related:The disconnect between charter contracts and seafarer welfare The strikes on the Iranian linked tankers were in response to two IRGC attacks on a US warship, which US Centcom said had failed. The threat to commercial shipping in the region has ratcheted up significantly in recent weeks with the US striking eight Iranian owned or linked tankers and Iran attacking at least four commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz including the Bahri VLCCSidrwhich resulted in the deaths of two Filipino seafarers and the Sinokor VLCCSenegal Prosperitywhich was abandoned and listing following an attack on 30 August. 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. The tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island were targeted after Iran attempted to attack a US warship September 8, 2026 USforces in the Middle East have destroyed five Iranian tankers in retaliation for attacks on one of its warships in the region. US Central Command said its forces carried out the attacks on five Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman and Kharg Island after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a US Navy warship twice over the last two days. It said that the US warship successfully evaded the attacks and continued to patrol waters in the region and in retaliation launched attacks on five Iranian tankers which it said it had “destroyed”. Asked about attacks on Iranian tankers US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters, "Iran continues to try to hit US naval ships, and every time they try to do that, they're going to lose tankers. And I think you'll see that again today." The Iranian-flagged NITCVLCCDeryawas targeted near Kharg Island. US forces also fired on four vessels in the Gulf of Oman – the AframaxesKavizandRiesco,the oil/product tankerCharminar,and the LPG carrierHorizon 1. Related:Filipino crew right to refuse to sail reiterated following Hormuz deaths Videos posted by US Centcom showed theDerya, Kaviz, Chaminar, andHorizon 1being struck in the stern likely targeting the engine room while theRiescowas shown with fires raging on the vessel’s deck and around the accommodation block. Screenshot from US Central Command video “American forces directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were struck and rendered inoperable,” US Centcom stated. “Iran has used the tankers as part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies. Iran has no means by which to defend these vessels,” it added. TheKavizandCharminarare listed as Comoros false-flag in the Equasis database, while theRiescois Zimbabwe false-flag. For all three vessels ownership was listed as unknown in both Equasis and Pole Star Global's PurpleTrac databases with the tankers previously having been reported sold to undisclosed interests. The LPG tankerHorizon 1would appear to be Palau-flagged and operated by KBT Ship Management Pvt Ltd in Mumbai. It is the second time in recent days that US forces have struck Iranian takes in response to IRGC attacks on its warships in the region. On 5 September US forces disabled two NITC tankers and destroyed a third. 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 contract will employ eight Newcastlemax newbuildings for 25 years transporting cargoes for the Brazilian miner September 8, 2026 South Koreanshipping firmHMMhas agreed a 25-yeariron oreshipping contract withBrazilianminerVale. The 25-year contract is valued at KRW4.7 trillion ($3.49 billion) beginning from 2030. HMM will employ eight 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax bulkers that it ordered in June this year. The tri-fuel methanol, ethanol and conventional fuel newbuildings will deliver from 2030. In addition to tri-fuel capabilities the Newcastlemax bulkers will be fitted with rotor sails and be ammonia and LNG ready. "This long-term contract reaffirms our strong, strategic partnership with a premier global charterer," said an HMM spokesperson. "We remain committed to strengthening our earnings stability by expanding our portfolio of long-term contracts, while continuing to advance sustainable and high-value fleet operations." It is the third and by far the largest long-term contract that HMM has inked with Vale. Last year the shipping company signed a 10-year COA in May valued at KRW636 billion, and in September a second 10-year COA with Vale valued at KRW430 billion. Related:Dry bulk owners face more challenges amid grain trade disruption HMM has been seeking to diversify its earnings base which is currently primarily dependent on the volatile container shipping market. 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.

Data and sentiment finally appear to be aligning on the Africa-Far East tradelane, with growth stalling on goods headed to Asia, just as forwarders had been predicting, but for those shipping out of Asia, the picture is markedly healthier. The most recent release from Container Trades Statistics (CTS), which publishes two months in arrears, shows that the Africa-Far East volume growth rate collapsed to a negligible 0.6% year on year for June. Forwarders active on the lane toldThe Loadstarthat volumes had caught up with what they had been seeing on the ground for several months, noting the equipment shortages across Africa and congestion in Singapore were “making themselves felt”. Asked how things looked today, one forwarder toldThe Loadstarthat it was “much of a muchness on rates and volumes,” since April, when they noted that Far East volumes had diminished, while Middle East volumes have been all but wiped out. Rates remained largely unchanged headed in both directions, according to the CTS numbers, but if Africa-Far East was struggling for momentum, the same could not be said in the reverse direction, with Africa-bound volumes surging 25.1% year on year. The trade has maintained double-digit growth for every month of the year to date, according to CTS, with February proving particularly strong, hitting a year-on-year upturn of 63.7%, while May, April, and March were 28.4%, 17.2%, and 19.7%, respectively. Sources claimed one of the reasons for the upswing has been the improvement in Africa economies and a slew of investment – both internal and external to improve the shape of the continent’s economies. A consequence of this has been that carriers are increasingly recognising it as a pillar of their growth momentum over the coming years, although labour disputes in South Africa are purportedly threatening this. Speaking late last month, one forwarder toldThe Loadstar: “Honestly, it is a shit show. ICTSI has taken over one of the terminals and, apparently, productivity at the gateway has in fact worsened since. As to getting goods moved, it’s a crapshoot.”

The Gemini Cooperation is to merge two of its Asia shuttle services into one string, thereby dropping a call at the world’s largest container port and key partnership hub, Shanghai. The change will lead to the end of the intra-Asia A04 shuttle and an expanded A14 service. “To enhance schedule reliability and provide a more consistent service offering, Maersk will combine the current A04 and A14 services into an enhanced A14 service,” the Danish carrier told customers – although both services are part of the Gemini network, they are only operated by Maersk vessels. “The adjustment is intended to further enhance network reliability and service consistency, while maintaining connectivity across North China and South-east Asia through a consolidated service structure. Following the implementation, the standalone A04 service will be discontinued, while relevant cargo coverage will be incorporated into the enhanced A14 service,” Maersk added. The final sailing of the A04 will be with the departure of the 4,250 teuSeaspan Linguefrom Dalian on 23 September. The weekly A04 deploys two vessels with an average capacity of 4,200 teu on a rotation of Dalian-Tianjin-Busan-Shanghai, and thus feeds-in northern Chinese and South Korean shipments to its mainline services at Shanghai. Meanwhile, the existing A14 service deploys four vessels with an average capacity of 4,500 teu on a rotation of Tianjin-Tanjung Pelepas-Singapore-Xiamen-Busan. The revised A14 service kicks off with the eastbound departure of the 5,000 teuUtefrom Tianjin on 26 September, while the redeployedSeaspan Linguewill depart Tianjin on the southbound voyage on 29 September. The revised A14 rotation will be Tianjin-Tanjung Pelepas-Singapore-Xiamen-Tianjin-Dalian-Busan. The net effect for shippers and forwarders is the omission of Shanghai and a reduction of calls at the South Korean gateway of Busan from two a week to one, which further reinforces the importance of Gemini’s transhipment hub at Tanjung Pelepas. Although congestion issues at Shanghai were not specifically mentioned by Maersk, it is likely they have played a part, as vessel waiting times at the world’s largest container port, and its nearby neighbour Ningbo, have remained stubbornly high in recent months, even worsening recently due to severe weather. “Terminal operations in Ningbo and Shanghai were severely disrupted again by Typhoon Saudel last week, resulting in extended delays of more than 10 days in the most severe cases,” Linerlytica noted last week. According to its data, of the combined 3.92m teu in vessel capacity awaiting a berth globally, 56% of that is tied up in North Asia, particularly in the Shanghai-Ningbo basin. According to Kuehne + Nagel, the container yards at Ningbo are near to 95% occupancy, and the average vessel waiting time is 3.5 days, while at Shanghai, the average vessel waiting time is now just under five days. “Vessel queues, berth congestion, high yard density, and schedule adjustments are creating cargo backlogs and elevated risk of rollovers and transhipment delays,” the forwarder noted, in reference to Shanghai operations. Check out today’sNews in Briefpodcast, featuring ex-liner executive Nils Roche on geopolitics, port congestion and changing rates.

Airfreight stakeholders have responded positively to the decision of Singapore’s government to delay the implementation of a new green levy for cargo as the industry wrestles with the practicalities of meeting its environmental pledges. In a statement issued this morning (3 September) the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said it will “defer the implementation of the levy for air cargo shipments by one year to apply to services sold from 1 October 2027 for flights departing Singapore from 1 January 2028”. Director-general of CAAS, Han Kok Juan, added: “CAAS has worked closely with airlines and other global industry partners to set up a robust regime for levy collection, procurement and environmental attributes management. “In doing so, CAAS seeks to lay the foundation for Singapore to serve as a trusted hub for SAF-related economic activities in the region,” Mr Han added, with the aviation authority noting that it was still rolling out its planned levy for passenger services. Explaining its reasoning, CAAS noted that compared with passenger operations, cargo services involve a broader range of stakeholders – notably carriers, express operators, forwarders, and shippers – all operating under “varying commercial arrangements”. Following industry engagement, it agreed rolling out the levy from the start of next month for flights departing 1 January 2027 would prove problematic and as such said that it had agreed “to work with industry to develop and implement a robust SAF Levy collection mechanism”. Unsurprisingly, industry has responded positively, stakeholders tellingThe Loadstara delay was necessary, with chair of Singaporean air cargo agents association SAAA@Singapore, Gabriel Lam noting a “one size fits all” approach for passenger and cargo did not make sense. Mr Lam told local outlets that moving ahead without adapting the system for collecting levies for the more diffuse make-up of the airfreight sector would lead to inconsistencies leading to unsustainable cost price spikes. He added that the additional lead time would allow companies to not only better plan for the levy’s implementation but to make clear to their customers what the additional costs would be and when they would be due, offering a “more measured and sustainable” transition. A spokesperson for Kuehne+Nagel responded to a request for comment fromThe Loadstarby saying that the company “supports mandates that help drive greater adoption of SAF and provide producers with the confidence to invest in additional production capacity”. While not responding directly to questions about the decision of the Singaporean regulator to delay its own levy’s introduction, the spokesperson noted that these mandates were being introduced “at different speeds and through different mechanisms”. Another source working in the field toldThe Loadstarthat they would not comment publicly – “and I am not surprised others haven’t” – because they said the issue of SAF and levies “is, to some extent, a contentious one, but they should be supported”.

The latest news and commentary on how the US/Israel-Iran conflict is affecting the global maritime industry and shipping markets. Casualties reported in a 31 August tanker attack as Iran increases Strait of Hormuz non-compliant vessel list to 56 ships September 2, 2026 Bahrihas confirmed that two Filipino seafarers were killed during an attack on its VLCCSidron 31 August, which occurred at 20:50 hrs UTC, according to UKMTO. The company extended its condolences and sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of the victims and said it offers its full support to those affected. "Bahri maintains continuous contact with the vessel and is co-ordinating closely with the relevant authorities and stakeholders in the maritime sector while closely monitoring developments," Bahri said in a post on X. The fatal incident is the latest in a string of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran as it steps up pressure on commercial traffic using the southern corridor close to Oman. On 30 August theVLCCSenegal Prosperitywas hit three times by rockets in the Strait and is now abandoned and listing. On 26 August the tankerBurganwas hit in the starboard aft ballast tank by an unknown projectile while transiting westbound through the Strait. Related:Sinokor VLCC abandoned and listing in Strait of Hormuz 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 Meanwhile the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has added another 11 vessels to its previous list of 45 it alleges have violated Iran’s rules for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the vessels with detention, confiscation, or fines. The majority of the 11 vessels added to the list are owned by companies in regional neighbouring countries. Four are owned in theUAEincluding two fromADNOCLogistics & Services whose vessels have been repeatedly targeted in the Strait. Four of the other vessels are owned bySaudi Arabiancompanies including three fromBahri. 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. The crew of the Sinokor Maritime operated tanker were evacuated following multiple rocket strikes on the vessel September 2, 2026 The crew of theVLCCSenegal Prosperityhave been evacuated leaving the tanker abandoned and listing in the Strait of Hormuz. TheLiberian-registered 320,780 dwtSenegal Prosperitywas struck three times by what were described in security reports as “rockets” while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was struck on its port side, engine room, and ballast tank. According to an update from the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) theSenegal Prosperitywas southbound exiting the Strait to the Gulf of Oman and was 4 nm from theOmancoast at the time of the incident on 22:00hrs UTC on 30 August. JMIC said the Company Security Officer (CSO) reported that all communications were lost with the vessel following the attack and it was dead in the water and listing to port. The VLCC dropped anchor at position 2619N 05633E. The crew of the vessels were evacuated by the local authorities leaving it abandoned in the Strait of Hormuz off the Omani coast. There no casualties among the crew. Related:Sinokor VLCC struck three times in Strait of Hormuz The tanker's last broadcast AIS position was two days ago offshore from Ju Aymah Oil Terminal in Saudi Arabia, in a laden condition on 28 August, according to data from Pole Star Global. Meanwhile US forces undertook further strikes on 1 September on Iranian military targets bordering the Strait. “US forces struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine laying capabilities, and communications sites,” US Central Command said. “The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members.” 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.

A test commercial voyage of the system from Newlight on a Lomar Shipping bulker should significant savings September 1, 2026 The first long range commercial voyage using ahydrogen-hybrid energy system from Newlight on a bulk carrier reduced CO2 emissions by 28%. The test was carried out onboard 57,038 dwt Lomar Shipping bulker on an 8,500 nm voyage betweenSingaporeand Ghana. Over the course of the voyage fuel consumption was reduced by 24%,CO2 emissionsby 28%, and carbon monoxide emissions by 20%. The Newlight system injects small proportion of hydrogen into a ship’s existing combustion process. It is guided by an AI-driven combustion controller that Newlight said continuously optimizes hydrogen injection pressure and volume as engine load, speed, and operating conditions change. The company said the retrofitted system can be installed in one to two weeks on an existing vessel while it continues to operate, meaning there is no downtime or drydocking required. “We are building a new energy layer for the diesel engines already powering the global economy, making them materially more efficient and cleaner without requiring them to be replaced," said Haran Cohen Hillel, Co-Founder and CEO of Newlight. "The vessel didn't need to change how it operated. We simply gave its existing engine a way to do more, and it did so successfully across thousands of miles at sea.” Related:Brazil, Norway and Netherlands to develop green shipping corridor Based on the test voyage the system would save an estimated $500,000 in operating costs annually on a similar size 57,000 dwt vessel with claimed payback period of under 18 months. Newlight is part of lomarlabs Compass Programme and it also became an investor to test the system. Stylianos Papageorgiou, Managing Director at lomarlabs, said, “This voyage has demonstrated that hydrogen can safely be managed and used onboard, to enhance the combustion of HFO and reduce emissions. It therefore provides a new pathway for sustained compliance within the IMO 2050 framework for existing and aging vessels.” If hydrogen is not available the engine can continue to run diesel alone. The Newlight system has received regulatory approval from RINA Newlight said it is gaining traction for the retrofitted system and has signed commercial agreements covering 12 vessels across multiple shipping companies, with broader fleet rollouts planned for next year. 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. Iran continues to hit vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while another US interdiction looks likely in the Indian Ocean September 1, 2026 Attacks on commercial shipping by Iran continue in the Strait of Hormuz with a tanker hit on an outbound transit. The UKMTO said a Company Security Officer reported a tanker being struck by three unknown projectiles during an outbound transit of the Strait. No casualties or environmental impact were reported. The incident took place 17nm northeast of Khasab,Omanand was reported at 20:00 hrs UTC on 31 August. The name of the vessel involved was not released. On 30 AugustUSforces struck Iran’s Larak Island in the north of the Strait taking mine laying capabilities. Iranian media reported that three Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel died in the attack and seven were injured. Meanwhile it looks likely that US forces carried out another vessel interdiction as part of its blockade of Iranian ports. UKMTO said it had received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Indian Ocean. Related:Tanker attacked in Hormuz, US hits Iranian mine launchers “Vessels are advised to consider the latest maritime security information and maintain awareness of the evolving operational environment. Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain ongoing,” UKMTO 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 US offshore vessel owner grows its access to the Brazilian market adding a fleet of 22 PSVs September 1, 2026 Houston-headquartered Tidewater has completed its latest acquisition giving it a strong foothold in theBrazilianmarket. The NYSE-listed company has closed its $500 million deal to acquire Wilsons Sons Ultratug (WSUT) announced earlier this year. Quintin V. Kneen, President & CEO of Tidewater said, “We are pleased to announce the closing of the WSUT acquisition, and we are excited to welcome our new employees to Tidewater. The WSUT fleet of 22 PSVs is an excellent complement to the Tidewater fleet and further expands our leading global market position in OSVs.” Speaking to theSeatrade Maritime New Podcastrecently Kneen highlighted 19 Brazilian built vessels in WSUT’s fleet as key point to the de its position in the Brazilian market where it has previously been an international operator, with the risk of vessels being off-hired in favour of local tonnage under the country’s cabotage laws. “Now with this base of 19 vessels, we're a permanent fixture in Brazil and it allows us to bring in extra vessels. When you have a Brazilian built vessel, you can bring in other vessels that are international-flagged and get that same protection. So, it's great from that perspective,” Kneen explained. Related:Nuclear maritime opportunities and floating data centres Listen to the full interview The 19 Brazilian-built vessels are all of the same design and constructed at the same yard meaning that equipment is common both for training crew and for maintenance. Kneen said he expected the integration of WSUT into Tidewater to be fully completed by early 2027. Tidewater has been a major consolidator in the offshore vessels sector acquiring Swire Pacific Offshore in April 2022 for $190 million, and a fleet of 37 platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Solstad for $580 million in a late 2023 deal. 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.