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U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Containership Attack in Strait of Hormuz
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July 12, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Containership Attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched a third round of military strikes against Iran on Saturday after a Cyprus-flagged container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating the...
South Korea Asks North Korea For Help With Finding Missing Seaman Near Border
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July 12, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

South Korea Asks North Korea For Help With Finding Missing Seaman Near Border

SEOUL, July 12 (Reuters) – South Korea’s unification ministry is seeking North Korea’s help to find a missing seaman near the two countries’ border on the east coast, it said on Sunday....
One Indian National Missing After Attack On Vessel Off Oman
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July 12, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

One Indian National Missing After Attack On Vessel Off Oman

July 12 (Reuters) – One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.  “Of the...
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over as U.S. Unveils New Sanctions
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July 10, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over as U.S. Unveils New Sanctions

Treasury targets financier tied to Iran’s leadership and exchange houses after renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump declared the June ceasefire with Iran...
Oil Market Recovery Hinges on Hormuz Stability as IEA Warns Renewed Fighting Clouds Outlook
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July 10, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Market Recovery Hinges on Hormuz Stability as IEA Warns Renewed Fighting Clouds Outlook

Global oil markets are beginning to recover from months of disruption, but the International Energy Agency says the outlook remains heavily dependent on whether shipping through the Strait of Hormuz...
INTERTANKO: Hormuz Tanker Transits Via Southern Route Fall to Single Digits After Renewed Fighting
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July 10, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

INTERTANKO: Hormuz Tanker Transits Via Southern Route Fall to Single Digits After Renewed Fighting

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply following the latest exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran, according to tanker owners’ association INTERTANKO. In guidance...
First Nation Challenges Vancouver Port Dredging Approval Over Tanker Expansion Concerns
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July 10, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

First Nation Challenges Vancouver Port Dredging Approval Over Tanker Expansion Concerns

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has launched a legal challenge seeking to overturn federal approvals for a dredging project in Burrard Inlet that would allow oil tankers calling at the Trans Mountain...
South Korea Dispatches Icebreaker ‘Araon’ to Assess Arctic Shipping Potential
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July 10, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

South Korea Dispatches Icebreaker ‘Araon’ to Assess Arctic Shipping Potential

South Korea’s Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) has dispatched its research icebreaker Araon on the country’s 17th Arctic expedition, with this year’s mission placing renewed emphasis on gathering scientific data that could support the future development of Arctic shipping routes as Seoul steps up preparations to capitalize on emerging northern sea lanes.
UAE’s Oil Output Surged to Record High in June, IEA Says
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July 10, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

UAE’s Oil Output Surged to Record High in June, IEA Says

The United Arab Emirates boosted crude oil production to an all-time high last month, the most compelling evidence yet of how Abu Dhabi responded more boldly than any of its Persian Gulf neighbors to disruption caused by the Iran war.
Hormuz War-Risk Cover Climbs as Shipowners Pull Back
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July 9, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Hormuz War-Risk Cover Climbs as Shipowners Pull Back

London marine insurers have been seeing fewer inquiries for journeys to transit the Strait of Hormuz and some said the cost of cover had risen, in a sign of growing caution from shipowners as the US and Iran exchange attacks.
Ukraine Continues Strikes on Russian Tankers as Shortages Worsen
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July 9, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Continues Strikes on Russian Tankers as Shortages Worsen

Ukraine said it hit 12 more tankers in southern Russia as Kyiv expands the scope of attacks that are deepening a nationwide gasoline shortage.
U.S. Escalates Strikes on Iran After Attacks on Commercial Ships
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July 9, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Escalates Strikes on Iran After Attacks on Commercial Ships

Second day of military action targets coastal defenses, missile sites and naval infrastructure as Tehran warns shipping will only resume under “Iranian arrangements.” The United States has launched a second...