March, 2026
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Sun01Mar
The ship came under attack about 35 nautical miles west of Sharjah at 4:45 PM UTC on Sunday.
UKMTO Reports New Ship Attack Near Sharjah
Sun01Mar
The IMO's Arsenio Dominguez recommends shipping firms 'exercise maximum caution' when deciding whether to continue operating in the region.
IMO Secretary-General: Vessels Should Avoid Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Sun01Mar
Two ships have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, following the attack on the tanker Skylight earlier in the day.
Two More Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Sun01Mar
The company is rerouting its ME11 and MECL services around Africa and suspending all vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.
Maersk Halts All Strait of Hormuz and Suez Transits
Sun01Mar
Ships operating in the region are receiving communications claiming the strait has been closed, but no formal notification has been made.
Strait of Hormuz Closure 'Not Formally Communicated': UKMTO
Sun01Mar
The tanker's crew, consisting of 15 Indians and five Iranians, have all been evacuated.
US-Sanctioned Tanker Attacked Off Oman
Sun01Mar
Bunker operations at Duqm were suspended following the attack but are expected to resume soon, a local source tells Ship & Bunker.
Bunkering Suspended at Port of Duqm After Drone Attack
Sun01Mar
The firm has also suspended all transits through the Suez Canal and rerouted ships around Africa.
CMA CGM Instructs Ships to 'Take Shelter' Following Iran Strikes
February, 2026
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Sat28Feb
The firm cited 'the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region'.
Hapag-Lloyd Halts Transits Through Strait of Hormuz After Iran Strikes
Sat28Feb
War risk insurers have reportedly submitted some cancellation notices already for policies covering ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Insurers Cancel Policies for Ships in Middle East After Iran Strikes: Report