Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters

Mar 12, 2026

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.

UAE welcomes IMO's Legal Committee decision condemning Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions

Apr 17, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Legal Committee, adopted during its 113th session, which strongly condemned...

UK Maritime Organisation says threat environment across Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz remains critical

Mar 13, 2026

According to UKMTO, since March 1 more than twenty maritime incidents involving commercial vessels and offshore infrastructure have been reported across the Arabian Gulf,...

Cargo vessel targeted by drone in Qatari "territorial waters"; "limited fire" reported onboard

May 10, 2026

A cargo vessel was targeted by a drone in Qatari waters on Sunday, sparking a "limited fire." This follows high-level Qatari-US mediation talks in...

India supports strengthening maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

Nov 23, 2022

India on Tuesday (local time) vowed to support all national, regional and international efforts for strengthening maritime security, including in the Gulf of Guinea,...

UAE welcomes IMO Council decision strongly condemning Iran's attacks, purported closure of Strait of Hormuz

Mar 19, 2026

The Council further condemned in the strongest terms Iran's attacks against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States and Jordan, calling the attacks a breach...