The U.S. issued a MARAD advisory urging U.S.-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to keep clear of Iranian waters, keep AIS on, and follow incident procedures.
U.S. authorities seized tanker Olina near Trinidad on 9 January 2026, the fifth recent action tied to Venezuela sanctions enforcement and deceptive flag tactics.
Maritime authorities and ship operators have reported a surge in GNSS and AIS interference across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed navigation warnings and electronic security alerts.
BigLift’s MC-Class carrier Barentsz reached Norway’s Stord Port with the Hugin A Wellbay Module from Drydocks World Dubai, a key element for the Yggdrasil Hugin A topsides.
