Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Facilities
The Yemeni port of Hodeidah was struck by a series of Israeli air raids on September 16th, following an evacuation warning issued by the IDF.
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Beirut Blast Ship Owner Arrested in Bulgaria
Bulgarian authorities have detained Igor Grechushkin, the shipowner linked to the ammonium nitrate that triggered the Beirut port explosion.
Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt
Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit
Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel
Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace
Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port
On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.
ITF Urges Action Over Abandoned Tanker Global Peace
ITF has sounded the alarm over the plight of seafarers aboard the Global Peace, a tanker abandoned by its owners and stranded off the UAE coast.
Israeli-Linked Ship Reports Explosion Near Yanbu
Israeli-owned vessel flying the Liberian flag reports hearing explosion and splash while sailing 40 nautical miles off the Saudi port of Yanbu.
Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions
ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions
Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners
Yemen's Houthi faction has escalated its efforts to disrupt maritime activity in the Red Sea by formally warning 64 international shipowners.
Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.
Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo
Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban
Houthis Share Video of Eternity C Crew, Escalate Threats
On July 28, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they had rescued 10 crew members from the Eternity C, a cargo ship that sank earlier this month.
Greece Sends Salvage Ship to Red Sea Amid Houthi Threats
In response to a rise in maritime assaults by Yemen’s Houthi militants, Greece deploys salvage vessel to Red Sea. after the sinking of two bulkers
EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet
The United Kingdom and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company that is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Iran Seizes Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling in Gulf
Iranian authorities detain foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of trying to smuggle approximately two million litres of fuel.
AIDA Halts Middle East Cruises for Winter 2025/26 Season
AIDA Cruises has cancelled all of its Middle East sailings for the upcoming 2025/26 winter season, citing ongoing regional unrest.
Bulk Carrier Eternity C Attacked in Red Sea Waters
July 7, the Eternity C, a bulk carrier sailing under Liberian flag, came under attack in the Red Sea in assault involving fast boats and drones
IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid
Between night of July 6 and morning of July 7 Israel Defense Forces carried out aerial assaults targeting Houthi-controlled sites throughout Yemen
Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast
July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.
Saudi Signs $586M Deals to Boost Cargo Terminals at Ports
Saudi Ports Authority signs agreements totaling more than SAR 2.2B to upgrade and manage multipurpose cargo terminals throughout the country.