Iran War Leaves Seafarers Stranded In The Gulf
A sailor observes the oil tanker HELGA, which is moored at one of Iraq’s southern offshore oil terminals near Basra, as it prepares to load crude oil, becoming the second vessel to arrive since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, April 24, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty
Iran War Leaves Seafarers Stranded In The Gulf
Reuters
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April 25, 2026
By Saurabh Sharma
NEW DELHI, April 24 (Reuters) – Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners on limited rations of tomatoes and potatoes.
He is one among thousands of seafarers from India and other nations who are
stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz,
as the war in Iran disrupts trade along one of the world’s busiest ship routes.
Ankit, who is in his early 30s, was on a small vessel carrying steel and plying between Iran, Kuwait and Oman.
US Says Navy Intercepted Iran-Linked Vessel in Arabian Sea
Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter flies over U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise (MCMEX) taking place at the Arabian Sea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
US Says Navy Intercepted Iran-Linked Vessel in Arabian Sea
Bloomberg
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April 25, 2026
By Sam Kim and Tony Czuczka
Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US naval forces intercepted a
sanctioned vessel
in the Arabian Sea on Saturday as part of the Trump administration’s blockade of Iranian energy exports, according to US Central Command.
The M/V Sevan was among 19 “shadow fleet” vessels sanctioned by the US Treasury Department on Friday for its links to “transporting billions of dollars worth of Iranian energy, oil and gas products, including propane and butane, to foreign markets,” Central Command said in a statement.
Yesterday, M/V Sevan was among 19 “shadow fleet” vessels sanctioned by the U.S.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Near-Empty With Just A Few Iran Ships Moving
The Epaminondas ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this image obtained by Reuters on April 24, 2026. Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Strait of Hormuz Remains Near-Empty With Just A Few Iran Ships Moving
Bloomberg
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April 25, 2026
By Prejula Prem and Julian Lee
Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –The
Strait of Hormuz
remains largely empty of merchant ships, with only a few Tehran-linked vessels moving through the waterway, following a tense week that saw Iranian gunboat attacks and tanker interceptions by the US Navy.
As of Saturday morning, observable traffic was down to only two very small fuel carriers and one tiny coastal cargo ship, all with ties to Tehran, leaving the Persian Gulf through the crucial waterway, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show. No ships were observed on their way in.
While Iran continues to fill supertankers with millions of barrels, the US N
EU Revives Fight for Global Shipping Carbon Price, Setting Up IMO Clash With U.S.
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EU Revives Fight for Global Shipping Carbon Price, Setting Up IMO Clash With U.S.
Reuters
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April 24, 2026
BRUSSELS/LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) – European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping’s
CO2 emissions
in U.N. talks next week, setting up another potential clash with the United States over the proposal.
Governments at the International Maritime Organization decided last year to
postpone
the climate plan by a year, after the Trump administration
strongly opposed
the measure and threatened to impose sanctions and visa restrictions on delegates who supported it.
That has not stopped European countries attempting to revive the plan, according to the EU’s negotiating position for next week’s
IMO
talks, seen by Reuters.
Industry Voices Disappointment and Concern as IMO Postpones Global Shipping Carbon Tax Vote
EU countries “shall oppose any attempts” to remove the climate measures from being negotiated
THINK Ahead: Central bankers’ balancing problems
THINK Ahead: Central bankers’ balancing problems
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Stock News
24/04/2026
Central bankers face an unenviable task next week. Nobody knows where the crisis in the Middle East is going next. Nor is the data telling them how to act.
Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize
AH-64 Apache helicopters fly over the Strait of Hormuz, April 17, 2026, with multiple commercial vessels visible below, as U.S. Army crews maintain a persistent aerial presence to support freedom of navigation and monitor maritime traffic in the strategic waterway. Central Command Photo
Chubb Says U.S.
Less engine noise at the Port of Klaipėda: shore power supply coming soon
Less engine noise at the Port of Klaipėda: shore power supply coming soon
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Port News
24/04/2026
An important step has been taken at the Port of Klaipėda towards a cleaner future. With the installation of shore power supply equipment completed, testing has now begun. Soon, vessels arriving at the port will be able to switch off their engines and contribute to reducing pollution.
“The Port of Klaipėda’s ambition to become more environmentally friendly is reflected in real actions – shore power equipment has already been installed and is now being tested at two terminals.
Konecranes to deliver single-boom shipyard crane to Meyer Turku in Finland
Konecranes to deliver single-boom shipyard crane to Meyer Turku in Finland
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Shipbuilding News
24/04/2026
Konecranes has received an order for a fully erected single-boom shipyard crane from Meyer Turku Oy in Turku, Finland. The order was booked in Q1 2026, with delivery and installation planned for July 2027.
Meyer Turku Oy is one of the world’s leading builders of complex cruise ships and special vessels, with a shipbuilding tradition in Turku spanning nearly 300 years. The new crane will be installed at the outfitting quay, where vessels are moved after leaving the dry dock to be completed and finalized for delivery.
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 tons and offers variable outreach configurations extending to 75 meters, giving Meyer Turku the reach and headroom needed to outfit larger, more complex vessels.
US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying boats
US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying boats
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International Shipping News
24/04/2026
US Department of Defense A grey military helicopter hovers on top of a oil tanker, a soldier sliding down a rope towards the top deck as another uniformed soldier waits. The deck is lined with oil transportation equipment, including green pipesUS Department of Defense
The US says its forces have boarded a sanctioned ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean in the country’s latest naval move against Iran.
The US Department of Defence (DoD) said in a statement it had carried out a “maritime interdiction” – the interception or inspection of a vessel by a navy on ships suspected to be hostile or in violation of the law – on the M/T Majestic X.
The US has intercepted multiple ships after imposing a blockade on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports on 13 April.
The latest interception comes as President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boa
The CMA CGM Group inaugurates its Africa Regional Office in Abidjan, in the presence of Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé
The CMA CGM Group inaugurates its Africa Regional Office in Abidjan, in the presence of Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé
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International Shipping News
24/04/2026
The CMA CGM Group inaugurated its Africa Regional Office in Abidjan on April 23, in the presence of Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group.
Operational since February, the office brings together 110 employees and centralizes key strategic functions: commercial activities, export pricing, customer service, intermodal operations, and equipment management.
Its integrated organization and multimodal expertise enable the deployment of end-to-end logistics solutions, from maritime transport to inland corridors, through to last-mile delivery.
This new regional hub aims to enhance service quality and customer proximity, streamline operations across the entire logistics chain, and support the development of efficient hinterland corridors.
The CMA CGM Group strengthens its presence in Africa
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