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What are the implications of the M/T MERCER STREET incident?

On July 29th, the Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T MERCER STREET was attacked off the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of two onboard personnel: a Romanian national, understood to be the vessel..

Attack on MT MERCER STREET (IMO9539585)

Reporting indicates that the Liberian flagged MT MERCER STREET (IMO 9539585) has been attacked approximately 152nm NE Al Duqm, Oman.

How illicit Trade destabilises the Swahili Coast

The ancient trade routes of East Africa’s Swahili Coast – a 3,000 kilometre littoral stretching from Somalia in the north to Northern Mozambique in the south – is riddled with illegal trading. These..

Iran gears up to use new oil exports terminal

Oil has arrived at Iran’s new exports facility off the Sea of Oman and is ready for loading as scheduled according to the National Iranian Oil Co.

Shipping industry seeks to combat dark oil transfers at sea

Top oil shipping companies say they have tightened operational guidelines and deployed technology to prevent accidental breaches of sanctions, as the countries hit by ever tougher restrictions fight..

Iran to Open Maritime Security Coordination Center in Chabahar

Iran’s Navy commander unveiled plans for the inauguration of a center in the country’s southeastern port city of Chabahar for international cooperation on maritime security.

Is the Israel Iran conflict being played out using commercial vessels?

Reports on the morning of 24th April 2021 from the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) indicated that an explosion had occurred on a tanker causing the death of at least 3 crew. The report was largely..

Advisory - Gulf of Guinea (Sighting)

Reporting indicates that a small boat suspected of involvement with piracy has been sighted 202nm SW Brass Port

Advisory - Gulf of Guinea

Reporting indicates that a small boat with approx. 8 POB is suspected of involvement with piracy.

Alleged Attack Against Israeli Owned Vessel 19.4nm East Fujairah

Unconfirmed media reporting has indicated that the MV HYPERION RAY (IMO9690559), has been involved in an incident off the coast of Fujairah.