JT Agency: 35,000 People Stranded in the Persian Gulf Due to War
At least 35,000 maritime travelers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to escalating conflict, as the International Maritime Organization expresses concern over safety and humanitarian issues.
War in the Middle East: 20,000 sailors and 15,000 passengers stuck in the Gulf
The International Maritime Organization reports that 20,000 sailors and 15,000 passengers are trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fitch: How long will the closure of the Strait of Hormuz last, where will oil prices reach
Fitch Ratings assesses that the ongoing maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while concerning, are not expected to lead to a significant spike in global oil prices.
Strait of Hormuz Paralyzed. Hundreds of Tankers Stuck at Sea
The Strait of Hormuz is currently experiencing significant maritime disruptions due to escalating tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran, with hundreds of tankers immobilized at sea.
Maritime Crisis in Graphs and Data: Middle Eastern Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply
Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased due to threats from Iranian forces, impacting global oil and gas prices.
Straits of Hormuz: Military threats and collapse of transits
Tensions in the Straits of Hormuz have escalated into a full-blown crisis for international shipping and global energy security due to Iranian military threats and a dramatic decline in commercial traffic.
Threats at Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz: The World on the Brink of a New Economic Shock
Rising threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising concerns of a new economic crisis due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Signs of a Major Oil Crisis in the World... Iran Restricting Ship Movement in the Strait of Hormuz!
Global concern is rising as reports emerge that Iran is restricting ship movement in the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transport route.
The Iraqi Mapping Crisis: Statements of Solidarity with Kuwait and Calls for Dialogue
Arab countries have expressed solidarity with Kuwait following its objections to Iraq submitting maritime coordinates to the UN.
Without Officially Declaring It, the US Imposes a Full Siege on Cuba Approaching the Brink of Collapse
Cuba is facing a significant maritime blockade from the United States, the most severe since the 1962 missile crisis, leading to a swift depletion of fuel and a looming humanitarian crisis.
5 in the morning: Tragedy in Chios – Mystery with the murder in Nea Peramos – In the small final the National Women's Team
A tragic day dawns in the Eastern Aegean as search efforts for missing persons continue after a maritime accident involving a coast guard vessel and a refugee-laden boat near Chios.
RECORD-LINE CRISIS ⟩ Last year, over 6000 seafarers were left trapped on ships
In 2025, an unprecedented crisis in international shipping saw over 6000 seafarers abandoned on ships without pay, food, or a way to return home, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).
Venezuelan oil company will request a reduction in crude production
Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA plans to ask joint venture partners to reduce crude oil output due to rising inventories and limited diluent supplies amid an ongoing U.S. maritime blockade.