June 18, 2026
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June 5, 2026
Shipping still largely paralyzed by lack of deal on reopening Straits of Hormuz
Ship owners and operators remain in a dilemma over what actions to take in the face of increased pressure from Charterers and Shippers increasingly desperate to resume oil and LNG flows out of the Persian Gulf. There are increasing calls for a regularized toll option... 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
Hull fouling in Persian Gulf
In normal times, ships moving from ports in the Persian Gulf would not become fouled unless they are forced to wait due to congestion at the port or due to unavailability of cargo. However, when ports close and it becomes unsafe for move problems can occur. The... Read more >
March 19, 2026