Fears are mounting that Iran may be laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz,…
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Projectile Strike Forces Crew to Abandon Containership in Strait of Hormuz
A containership has been struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, forcing…
Iran seizes another oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz – second in a week
Iran has seized a second oil tanker in a week on Wednesday in Gulf waters,…
Ship goes up in flame near Strait of Hormuz
A fire broke out on board a VLCC tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on…
8 countries support European-led maritime mission in Strait of Hormuz
The governments of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal have pledged…
Royal Navy to escort UK-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz
The British Royal Navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide…
Iran detains tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has detained a ship carrying smuggled fuel near the entrance to the Strait of…
UK lowers security level for its ships in Strait of Hormuz
Britain lowered its security risk level for UK-flagged ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz…
UK joins Strait of Hormuz maritime security mission
The United Kingdom has decided to join the United States in forming a new international maritime…
Australia considers joining Strait of Hormuz military coalition
Australia could join the coalition to protect merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a…
Strait of Hormuz: Norway advises ships to minimize transit in Iranian territory
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has updated its security instructions for Norwegian-flagged vessels following recent attacks…
Shipping industry under threat in Strait of Hormuz
Recent attacks on a number of vessels and the seizure of a British- registered tanker undermine…