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Photos from Lifeboat Show Human Cost of Hormuz Crisis
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Photos from Lifeboat Show Human Cost of Hormuz Crisis

Newly surfaced photos taken by a rescued crew member from the Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree offer a stark reminder of the growing dangers facing commercial mariners in the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict involving Iran escalates.
U.S. Taps Chubb to Lead Trump’s $20B Insurance Plan for Hormuz Shipping
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Taps Chubb to Lead Trump’s $20B Insurance Plan for Hormuz Shipping

Washington’s effort to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz took a key step forward Wednesday after the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced that Chubb Limited will serve as the lead insurance partner for...
Maritime Attacks Reach 13 in First 12 Days of Middle East Conflict
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maritime Attacks Reach 13 in First 12 Days of Middle East Conflict

Three additional commercial vessels have been struck by projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, as the maritime security situation in the region continues...
U.S. Maritime Commission Warns Shipping Lines Over Hormuz Crisis Surcharges
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Maritime Commission Warns Shipping Lines Over Hormuz Crisis Surcharges

The Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring new surcharges being introduced by ocean carriers amid the escalating security crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that emergency fees must still comply...
Offshore Lease Bidding Falls Off a Cliff in Trump’s Second ‘Big Beautiful’ Gulf Sale
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March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Offshore Lease Bidding Falls Off a Cliff in Trump’s Second ‘Big Beautiful’ Gulf Sale

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) generated $46.98 million in high bids at its latest offshore oil and gas auction Wednesday, marking a sharp drop in industry participation compared with...
IEA Plans Historic 400-Million-Barrel Oil Release
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March 11, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

IEA Plans Historic 400-Million-Barrel Oil Release

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday recommended the release of 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Maersk Says Hormuz Crisis is Squeezing Global Marine Fuel Supply
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March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Says Hormuz Crisis is Squeezing Global Marine Fuel Supply

Global shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk says the escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt global marine fuel supply chains, prompting the carrier to introduce a temporary Emergency Bunker...
CENTCOM Warns Iranian Ports Used by Military Could Become Targets
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

CENTCOM Warns Iranian Ports Used by Military Could Become Targets

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday warned civilians to avoid port facilities in Iran where naval forces are operating, saying the Iranian military is using commercial ports along the Strait...
Three Crew Missing from Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Hormuz
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Three Crew Missing from Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Hormuz

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Three people are missing.
Three More Vessels Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Showing Merchant Ships Remain in Firing Line
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March 11, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Three More Vessels Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, Showing Merchant Ships Remain in Firing Line

Three more vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security and risk firms said on Wednesday, bringing the number of ships struck in the region since the Iran conflict began to at least 14.
‘Arctic Metagaz’ LNG Tanker Still Afloat, Malta Warns Ships to Keep Clear
News
March 11, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

‘Arctic Metagaz’ LNG Tanker Still Afloat, Malta Warns Ships to Keep Clear

Malta's transport authority confirmed on Tuesday that the LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz is drifting in the Mediterranean, contradicting earlier reports from Libya that the vessel had sunk following the March 3 explosion southeast of the island.
Electronic Fog of War: GPS Spoofing Distorts Ship Traffic Near Hormuz
News
March 10, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Electronic Fog of War: GPS Spoofing Distorts Ship Traffic Near Hormuz

Satellite navigation interference detected near the United Arab Emirates coast is creating the appearance of vessels sailing in straight lines toward the Strait of Hormuz—even though the ships are not...