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U.S.-Flagged Tanker Stena Imperative Approached by Iranian Gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
On 3 February 2026, a U.S.-flagged oil tanker, Stena Imperative, was approached and ordered to stop by multiple small armed boats believed to be affiliated…
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U.S. 2026 National Defense Strategy Elevates Maritime Access as Continuous Strategic Condition
The United States has released its 2026 National Defense Strategy, which reframes maritime access as a continuous strategic condition rather than a logistical assumption that…
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Two Tankers Detained Off Penang Over Suspected Illegal Ship-to-Ship Transfers
Malaysian maritime authorities have detained two oil tankers off the coast of Penang, suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) transfer activities, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement…
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Strait of Hormuz Live-Fire Drills Underway; Mariners Warned of Elevated Risk
Iran has commenced a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, scheduled for 1–2 February 2026, according to multiple news sources. The drills…
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Greek-operated tankers hit in Black Sea drone attacks
Greek authorities have issued a fleet-wide security advisory following drone attacks on two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, after the vessels sustained damage…