More vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz with their location devices turned off to evade attacks by Iran, adding to the threat of collisions.
Category: International Maritime Organization
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Spike in ‘Dark’ Oil Tankers in Gulf Raises Risk of Catastrophic Spills
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Ship Exiting the Strait of Hormuz Is Attacked
The New York Times – Business:At least 17 commercial sailors have been killed in and around Iranian and Omani waters since March. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains exceptionally dangerous.
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From Iran-U.S. Strikes
The New York Times – Business:Four days of attacks by both countries forced a sharp decline in the number of vessels navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Renewed Strikes Threaten Setback to Shipping Recovery in Persian Gulf
The New York Times – Business:The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.
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Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship
The New York Times – Business:The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U.N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.
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Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:U.S. Central Command and the ship’s owner disagreed on whether the vessel coordinated safe passage with the United States military.