15 May 2026
Gulf Region Update 15 May: Stalemate continues
In the last week, little has changed in the region. Several ships have been threatened and there is a report...
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1 May 2026
Middle East update – 1 May: Frozen conflict continues
The situation in the Persian Gulf remains in a frozen state with all sides respecting the ceasefire. However, the blockade...
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1 May 2026
Somalian piracy rears its head once more
Somalian-based pirates have once again ventured out to sea, with two incidents on the coast and south of Socatra.
Two...
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1 May 2026
Tanker Forum, Copenhagen: Operational focus in a complex environment
A consistent message emerged as INTERTANKO’s Tanker Forum brought together Members and invited guests in Copenhagen on 29 April for...
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24 April 2026
Middle East update – 24 April: Escapes, seizures, and ceasefires
The situation in the Persian Gulf remains difficult for all. There are some positive signs in that the US has...
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24 April 2026
Piracy activity makes unwelcome return off Somalia
As we were going to press we were informed of some pirate activity that occurred this week, with the hijacking...
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24 April 2026
Tanker Forum, Copenhagen – 28–29 April 2026 – Register now
INTERTANKO will host an Evening Reception & Tanker Forum in Copenhagen on 28–29 April at Silo CPH, bringing together industry...
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17 April 2026
Middle East update – 17 April: US blockade commences and ceasefire holds
The US-Iran ceasefire put into effect on 7 April, is due to expire on 21 April, however, there is widespread...
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17 April 2026
Iranian transit corridor considered at IMO Legal Committee
The legal status of the Iranian transit corridor, unilaterally imposed in the Strait of Hormuz was considered at this week’s...
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17 April 2026
Fraudulent registration of ships a key focus at IMO Legal Committee
The fraudulent registration of ships was high on the agenda for the IMO’s Legal Committee that met between 13-17 April...
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