Arabian Drilling to Resume Three Suspended Offshore Rigs
14, July 2026
Arabian Drilling has received notice to resume three offshore rigs suspended earlier in 2026, with full offshore fleet utilisation expected by year-end.
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Aquaterra Energy and James Fisher Integrate Offshore Decommissioning Services
10, July 2026
Aquaterra Energy and James Fisher have partnered to combine engineering, well access, subsea operations and offshore execution under a globally applicable decommissioning delivery model.
IMO Condemns Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks, Urges Protection of Seafarers
9, July 2026
The IMO has condemned recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, urging shipowners and authorities to avoid exposing seafarers to unnecessary risks while around 6,000 crew members remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.
IEA Warns Hormuz Crisis May Push Global Oil Demand Into Contraction
14, May 2026
The IEA warned that disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could push global oil demand into contraction in 2026 as supply losses and inventory declines accelerate.
CMA CGM Vessel Hit in Strait of Hormuz Attack
6, May 2026
CMA CGM confirmed its vessel CMA CGM San Antonio was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving crew members injured and the ship damaged.
Bulker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
4, May 2026
A northbound bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft in the Strait of Hormuz, with crew safe and no environmental impact reported.
Borr Drilling Sees More Rigs Return to Work
13, April 2026
Borr Drilling said Arabia III has resumed work offshore Saudi Arabia, while Groa and Arabia II are due to restart in April 2026. The company also expects Odin to begin work next month and confirmed a new six-month award for Skald in Southeast Asia.
Boskalis, Van Oord Repatriate Staff from Middle East
27, March 2026
Boskalis and Van Oord have voluntarily repatriated employees and families from the Middle East after war broke out in the region, while other Dutch companies and Shell also moved non-essential staff.
CMA CGM Builds Gulf Cargo Corridors Outside Hormuz
18, March 2026
CMA CGM is deploying alternative cargo corridors through the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman to keep Gulf logistics moving without relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
