March, 2026
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Mon02Mar
Fujairah's market - reliant on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz for its demand - is largely on hold until clarity emerges, local sources tell Ship & Bunker.
FEATURE: Fujairah Bunker Market in Limbo as Traders Seek Strait of Hormuz Clarity
Mon02Mar
The vessel has now safely returned to anchorage in Dubai, a company spokesman tells Ship & Bunker.
Peninsula-Chartered Tanker Sustains 'Minor Damage' in Iranian Attack
Mon02Mar
The decision follows Iranian attacks on the firm's facilities.
QatarEnergy Halts LNG Production After Attacks
Mon02Mar
A projectile hit triggered a fire in the vessel's engine room, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
Crew Member Killed in Strike on Tanker Off Oman
Mon02Mar
The vessel can carry out bunkering operations in 100% electric mode.
Mureloil Launces Hybrid Bunker Tanker for Repsol Charter
Mon02Mar
The ship came under attack at the Port of Bahrain at 2:57 AM UTC on Monday.
New Ship Attack Reported in Bahrain
Mon02Mar
A fire was reported at the plant earlier in the day.
Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery Shut Down After Drone Attack: Report
Mon02Mar
Escalating regional tensions and vessels steering clear of Gulf waters could begin to weigh on bunker demand.
Most Middle East Ports Operating Normally Despite Isolated Incidents
Mon02Mar
MSC says diverting vessels from the region would extend transit times and disrupt established liner schedules.
World Shipping Council Warns of Wider Trade Impact from Middle East Crisis
Mon02Mar
The cancellation takes effect from 00:00 GMT on March 5, following the required 72 hours' notice.
Maritime Insurer Gard Cancels War Risk Cover for Iran and Gulf Waters