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LIVE WIRE | Iranian cargo vessel sinks in Caspian Sea

An Iranian-flagged general cargo vessel, reported as Rona and also referred to in some registries as Oban, sank in the Caspian Sea on 14 January 2026 after issuing a distress signal off the coast of Turkmenistan. Rescue and crew The Turkmenistan Coast Guard responded to the SOS and rescued all…
Nine crew abducted in pirate boarding off Gabon

Nine crew members were abducted after armed attackers boarded a fishing vessel operating off Gabon in the early hours of 9 January 2026, according to maritime security alerts and official statements from Gabonese authorities. The incident occurred approximately 7 nautical miles off the coast near Cocobeach, within Gabonese territorial waters.…
Indian Crew released after the Marinera seizure

When U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic on 7 January 2026, attention quickly shifted from the vessel to the people on board, particularly reports that Indian nationals were among the crew. Three Indian nationals were serving on Marinera at the time of the seizure.…
USCG releases boarding footage of MV Oli

The United States Coast Guard has released official video footage showing the boarding of MV Olina. The footage has been published as reference material and preserved alongside existing DeepDraft writing on sanctions enforcement and compliance exposure at sea.
Iranian naval activity observed at Bandar Abbas

Satellite imagery dated 8 January 2026 shows extensive naval movement at Iran’s main naval base in Bandar Abbas, with the majority of operational surface combatants departing the port over a short time window. Observed movements Recent context The large-scale departure follows the recent return to service of the frigate IRINS…
U.S. Extends Maritime Pressure Campaign on Venezuelan Oil Fleet

U.S. forces are continuing intensive maritime interdiction activity targeting tankers linked to sanctioned Venezuelan oil exports, forming part of an expanded naval enforcement posture in the Caribbean and Atlantic following earlier sanctions operations. Recent Seizures and Interdictions These operations reflect sustained efforts to enforce sanctions and disrupt oil shipments by…
World’s first large multi-gas carrier delivered

The world’s first large-capacity multi-gas carrier, M/T Active, was delivered on 6 January 2026, marking a new commercial segment in gas shipping. The vessel is designed to transport liquid CO₂ (LCO₂) alongside multiple other liquefied gases within a single hull and cargo system. Vessel profile The vessel represents the first…
US Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker Marinera

United States Coast Guard and U.S. forces boarded and seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic, south of Iceland, during operations conducted on 7–8 January 2026. The tanker, formerly known as Bella 1, was taken under control following a weeks-long trans-Atlantic pursuit that began in the Caribbean…
Venezuela Oil Exports and Sanctions Enforcement

January 2026 Market Status Production Shipping Regional Exposure Verification
India commissions first indigenously built pollution control vessel

India has commissioned its first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap, marking a significant step in national maritime environmental response capability. The vessel was commissioned in Goa by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and is the largest ship currently in the Indian Coast Guard…