The country’s top three yards are all full of ships for repair and have visions of greater things to come

Adnoc has confirmed it will double its capacity to export crude oil via a second pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the shipping chokepoint

Greek‑controlled tonnage expanded its reach in 2025, navigating conflict‑driven rerouteing and volatile Middle East conditions while capitalising on longer‑haul trades and emerging markets from Syria to Iran

In UAE, Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS Level 1)

Torm chief executive Jacob Meldgaard stressed the company’s focus remains on shareholder value and long-term competitiveness, rather than simply increasing fleet size

The Livestock Express fleet consists entirely of purpose-built vessels and is one of the few reputable operators in a sector noted for poor safety standards and animal welfare concerns

Chinese foreign ministry expresses ‘deep concern’ over stranded vessels as it confirms Chinese crew on attacked tanker

Angola has emerged as a flag of choice for US-sanctioned gas carriers moving Iranian LPG, with at least 14 LPG tankers broadcasting via AIS their affiliation with the fraudulent registry this month. Most vessels are linked to networks in the orbits of Iranian oil and shipping magnates Seyed Assadolah Emamjomeh and Hossein Shamkhani

Crossings come as BRICS foreign ministers gather in New Delhi, with Iran calling on members to condemn US’ and Israel’s actions while calling out the UAE’s participation in the conflict

QatarEnergy has released a notice stating that all previously advised restrictions on AIS operation have been cancelled with immediate effect

The Hormuz crisis is set to cast long-term impacts on Asian buyers with demand destruction touted as a possible outcome amid changing trade flows

Shipowners are moving quickly to secure remaining 2029 construction slots at South Korean shipyards

A common theme in shipping is that rates have fallen sharply from the panic-induced peak just after the war began, but two and a half months later, they’ve settled at a higher level than before the war. LNG shipping is a case in point

HD KSOE has now won orders for 16 LNG carriers in 2026 valued at a combined $4bn

All Automatic Identification Systems should now be switched on as normal for Ras Laffan Terminal, stated a notice from QatarEnergy