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April 29, 2026
What next for the Straits of Hormuz?
The Straits of Hormuz (or “SOH” as we refer to it) remains a constant source of enquiries for the BDM team. On the one hand, we have trading companies and charterers who have ships on charter trapped within the Arabian Gulf. They are desperate to find a way for those... Read more >
April 16, 2026
Persian Gulf latest – can I pay a toll to the IRGC to get my ship out and what are the legal risks?
Despite the recent “ceasefire” brokered by Pakistan between the US and Iran, the Straits of Hormuz are not fully open as promised. The situation on the ground is that ships wishing to pass the Straits safely need to either run the gauntlet backed by... Read more >
April 9, 2026