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IMO Urges Ships to Avoid Hormuz as U.S. Strikes Iran Over Vessel Attacks
News
July 8, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

IMO Urges Ships to Avoid Hormuz as U.S. Strikes Iran Over Vessel Attacks

The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz deteriorated sharply on Wednesday after the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets in response to attacks...
Damaged Qatari LNG Tanker Awaits Salvage After Strike Near Hormuz
News
July 8, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Damaged Qatari LNG Tanker Awaits Salvage After Strike Near Hormuz

Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is stationary near the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting salvage operations once a fire on board has been extinguished, according to ship tracking data and industry sources on Wednesday, a day after it was hit by a projectile.
Trump Says US Ceasefire With Iran Is ‘Over’ After Strikes
News
July 8, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Says US Ceasefire With Iran Is ‘Over’ After Strikes

US President Donald Trump said his tentative ceasefire with Iran is done, raising the prospect of a renewed military conflict between the two countries.
Iran Mining Hormuz to Funnel Ships Into Its Waters, U.S. Navy Says
News
July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Mining Hormuz to Funnel Ships Into Its Waters, U.S. Navy Says

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz mining strategy is intended to channel commercial shipping into sea lanes near its shores, making it easier to control traffic and collect tolls, the US Navy’s top military official said today.
Trump Revives Greenland Push, Citing Chinese and Russian Arctic Activity
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July 7, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Revives Greenland Push, Citing Chinese and Russian Arctic Activity

President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his call for the United States to control Greenland, arguing the Arctic island’s strategic location makes it vital to U.S. national security as Washington intensifies efforts to counter growing Russian and Chinese activity in the High North.
U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Waiver After Hormuz Attacks, Launches New Military Strikes
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July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Waiver After Hormuz Attacks, Launches New Military Strikes

The Trump administration has revoked its temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports and launched new military strikes against Iran after renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of...
Three Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz as JMIC Warns of ‘Severe’ Threat
News
July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Three Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz as JMIC Warns of ‘Severe’ Threat

A third commercial tanker has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reporting Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an uncrewed aerial...
U.S. Eyes Offshore Spaceports With First-Ever Call for Industry Input
News
July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Eyes Offshore Spaceports With First-Ever Call for Industry Input

The Trump administration is taking its first formal step toward evaluating whether federal offshore waters could support commercial space launches and spacecraft recovery operations. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management...
Drone Attack Reported in Third Strike on Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz
News
July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Drone Attack Reported in Third Strike on Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz

A third commercial tanker has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reporting Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an uncrewed aerial...
LNG Tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’ at Risk of Exploding After Attack Near Hormuz
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July 7, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

LNG Tanker ‘Al Rekayyat’ at Risk of Exploding After Attack Near Hormuz

A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, sources said on Tuesday, after reports that Iran fired missiles at ships in the waterway overnight.
Oil Rises After Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz Renew Supply Fears
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July 7, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Rises After Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz Renew Supply Fears

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy transit route.
Bulk Carrier Losses Keep Falling, But INTERCARGO Warns New Risks Are Emerging
News
July 7, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Bulk Carrier Losses Keep Falling, But INTERCARGO Warns New Risks Are Emerging

The long-term safety record for bulk carriers continues to improve, but the industry faces an increasingly complex risk environment that extends beyond traditional operational hazards, according to INTERCARGO’s latest casualty...