12 Mar 2025

Shipping Industry Monitors Red Sea After Aid Deadline Passes

The shipping industry is watching developments in the Red Sea today as Houthi rebels threaten to resume attacks on commercial vessels in the region

Shipping Industry Monitors Red Sea After Aid Deadline Passes
10 Mar 2025

Houthis Threaten to Resume Ship Attacks Over Gaza Aid Block

Houthis have issued an ultimatum to Israel warning they'll resume attacks on shipping unless humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza restart by Tuesday

Houthis Threaten to Resume Ship Attacks Over Gaza Aid Block
12 Feb 2025

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping

Houthis issue warning, stating they're ready to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea if ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapses.

Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping
7 Feb 2025

U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Shipments

Trump acts on pledge to increase pressure on Iran by imposing sanctions on those accused of facilitating the transport of Iranian oil to China.

U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Shipments
28 Jan 2025

Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China

Vessels sailing under the Iranian flag have been identified as carrying sodium perchlorate, a chemical essential for producing missile propellant

Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China
16 Jan 2025

Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, a program designed to offer discounts to cruise ship crew.

Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members
9 Jan 2025

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai

Costa Smeralda, while operating her winter cruise season in the United Arab Emirates, has become the first cruise ship to refuel there with LNG.

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai
19 Dec 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
18 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise

The SRSA has unveiled the "No Limits" campaign in conjunction with the maiden voyage of the Aroya, Saudi's first cruise ship to sail the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise
9 Dec 2024

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit

International merchant vessels are steering clear of Syria following the departure of the Assad family from power.

Syria Declared No-Go Zone for Shipping After Assad Exit
3 Dec 2024

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea

On December 1st, Houthi rebels targeted several vessels traversing the Red Sea, focusing their assault on US supply ships.

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on US Supply Ships in Red Sea
27 Nov 2024

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained
26 Nov 2024

16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea

Egyptian authorities report that 16 people are missing and 28 have been rescued following the sinking of a tourist boat in the Red Sea.

16 Missing, 28 Rescued After Tourist Boat Sinks in Red Sea
18 Nov 2024

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen

A ship transiting the Red Sea, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Al Mukha encountered missile splashes hitting the water nearby.

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen
7 Nov 2024

Celestyal, Visit Qatar Partner for Arabian Gulf Cruise Season

Celestyal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf.

Celestyal, Visit Qatar Partner for Arabian Gulf Cruise Season