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Flag of Convenience vs Safety: What 2026 PSC Data Really Reveals
Accountability vs Registry Labels in 2026 “Captain, this is because of the flag.” That was the explanation offered at the end of an audit. The…
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LIVE WIRE | Hormuz Transit Severely Disrupted After Tanker Strikes; MARAD Alert Active
On 2 March 2026, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz entered severe disruption following confirmed tanker strike incidents off Oman and Iranian VHF broadcasts…
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LIVE WIRE | PALAU-FLAGGED TANKER HIT OFF OMAN NEAR HORMUZ
A Palau-flagged oil tanker under U.S. sanctions was hit on Sunday off Oman’s Musandam peninsula, near the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured, and…
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LIVE WIRE | Israel–U.S. Strikes on Iran Trigger Heightened Gulf Transit Risk; UKMTO Advises Caution
On 28 February 2026, Israel announced it had launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, with U.S. participation reported by major wire services. Israel declared a…
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LIVE WIRE | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Strike Lifted After Tentative Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
On 28 February 2026, the union representing employees of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services suspended its strike action following a tentative agreement reached with company leadership…