Pirates Seize Cargo Ship off Somalia
27, April 2026
Pirates hijacked the cargo ship Sward off Somalia, as multiple incidents push regional piracy threat levels higher.
maritime security
Scam Alerts Target Ships Seeking Hormuz Passage
22, April 2026
Fraudulent emails offering safe Hormuz passage for crypto payments are targeting ships, as Marisks warns operators of scams linked to regional transit tensions.
BlackSea Technologies Unveals Armed Comet USV
21, April 2026
BlackSea Technologies unveiled its armed Comet unmanned surface vessel at Sea-Air-Space, highlighting a high-speed modular platform designed for air defense, surface strike, and wider naval mission integration.
US Navy Diverts Merchant Ship in Gulf of Oman
19, April 2026
The US Navy diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman during an operation targeting ships linked to Iranian ports. CENTCOM said the mission did not block the Strait of Hormuz, and commercial traffic not bound for Iran continued to move freely through regional waterways.
Iran Restores Tight Control Over Strait of Hormuz
19, April 2026
Iran said it had restored strict military control over the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade of its ports, disrupting tanker traffic and prompting a diplomatic protest from India.
Suez Canal, ICS Sign MoU as Red Sea Risks Persist
18, April 2026
The Suez Canal Authority and the International Chamber of Shipping signed an MoU and expanded cooperation as Red Sea security risks continued to reduce canal traffic and disrupt trade flows.
Taiwan Court Orders Cable Damages Payment
2, April 2026
A Taiwan court ordered the captain of a Chinese-linked vessel to pay damages to Chunghwa Telecom over the Tai-Peng 3 subsea cable case, adding a civil compensation order to a three-year prison sentence.
IMO Says 3,200 Ships Confined West of Hormuz
17, March 2026
The International Maritime Organization said about 3,200 ships carrying around 20,000 seafarers are confined west of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of an emergency council meeting in London on 18–19 March 2026 as attacks on merchant vessels continue across the Gulf region.
Hormuz Tensions Spill Into Shipping as Three Merchant Vessels Report Damage
12, March 2026
Three merchant vessels including MAYUREE NAREE, One Majesty, and Star Gwyneth were reportedly damaged on 11 March near the Strait of Hormuz, raising renewed concern over maritime security and crew safety in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
