Projectiles Strike HMM Namu in Persian Gulf
11, May 2026
South Korean investigators said two unidentified projectiles struck HMM Namu in the Persian Gulf, causing a fire that disabled the vessel.
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Seafarer Happiness Falls Amid Persian Gulf Conflict
7, May 2026
The Seafarers Happiness Index fell sharply in Q1 2026 as Persian Gulf conflict increased safety fears, supply shortages and stress for crews.
IMO Sets Out Evacuation Plan for Ships in Persian Gulf
22, April 2026
IMO has proposed a voluntary framework for the safe departure of merchant ships confined in the Persian Gulf, subject to agreement by conflict parties and the removal of threats to navigation.
Bahrain Attack Damages U.S.-Flagged Tanker; One Worker Killed
3, March 2026
Crowley said the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Imperative was hit while docked in Bahrain, killing one shipyard worker. The ship suffered “aerial impacts,” and an onboard fire was quickly extinguished.
