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- Strikes and counterstrikes at the weekend after Iran attacks container ship July 13, 2026On Saturday evening July 11th Iranian forces attacked Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy (IMO 9401271) as it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, presumably via the southern ....
- Trump says US and Iran have agreed to continue talks but that ceasefire is “over” July 13, 2026President Trump declared on Friday via social media that the June ceasefire between the US and Iran “OVER”. However, despite declaring the ceasefire over, President Trump ....
- Arrow establishes Marine Insurance Practice led by Wayne Krause July 13, 2026Specialist MGA underwriting platform Arrow Risk Management has established a Marine Insurance Practice, led by Wayne Krause ....
- Lockton names Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation, Asia July 13, 2026Independent insurance broker Lockton has appointed Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation for Asia ....
- Is there an internal struggle in Iran between hawks and doves? July 13, 2026Both the US officials engaged in technical discussions with Iran, and some Iranian statements over the weekend, appeared to be willing to hint that the Iranian attacks on three vessels ....
- IMO document rejects Iran’s claim of jurisdiction of Strait of Hormuz July 13, 2026Countries should resist and reject any efforts by Iran to assert a spurious sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on .....
- Three Mayuree Naree survivors take legal action against Thai shipping line July 13, 2026Thailand’s Central Labour Court was the recipient of a lawsuit on Friday July 10th, which it accepted, filed on behalf of three crewmembers who survived the Iranian attack on the ....
- Oman-hugging SoH transit route little used in days since Iranian attacks on July 7th/8th July 13, 2026Tanker transits via the southern route, close to Oman, fell to single digits in the immediate aftermath of Iranian strikes on three vessels attempting a southern route crossing, plus .....
- Ukrainian attacks cause RPT Russia to halt Don-Azov channel shipping, affecting grain trade July 13, 2026Russia suspended navigation through the Don-Azov Canal, which connects the Don River with the Sea of Azov, following a Ukrainian attack on 13 Russian vessels on July 10th in the ....
- Swedish Club Alert: The risk in the Strait remains high July 13, 2026On July 7th 2026 the US Treasury revoked General License X. This ended (earlier than expected) the temporary sanctions relief for Iranian-origin oil, petroleum products and ....