Seaways Kenosha Rescues 27 from Fishing Vessel Fire
3, February 2026
Tanker Seaways Kenosha rescued 27 mariners after Venezuelan-flagged fishing vessel La Pena caught fire and sank in a remote eastern Pacific area.
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Hong Kong Jails Tanker Master After Fatal Collision With Fishing Boat
3, January 2026
Hong Kong court jailed a Chinese-registered tanker master for 14 months after a guilty plea over a fatal collision with a fishing boat on 17 November 2024.
Iranian Tanker Fleet Reverts to “Dark” Operations After Brief AIS Visibility
22, October 2025
After briefly transmitting AIS data for three days, Iran’s tanker fleet has reverted to dark operations, highlighting continued sanctions evasion and global monitoring challenges.
U.S. Imposes Broad Sanctions on Iranian Energy Export Network, Targets Chinese Import Hub
11, October 2025
The United States has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil export network, adding Chinese-linked import terminals and shipping operators to its blacklist.
