March, 2026
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Wed04Mar
Fire Reported on Container Ship After Attack in Strait of Hormuz
The boxship came under attack about two nautical miles north of Oman at 11:09 AM UTC on Wednesday.
 Fire Reported on Container Ship After Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Wed04Mar
Oman Bunkering Operating Normally Following Attack on Duqm
Ports including Duqm, Sohar, Muscat and Salalah remain operational despite drone strikes reported at key facilities.
 Oman Bunkering Operating Normally Following Attack on Duqm
Wed04Mar
Iranian Attacks Disrupt Bunkering Activity in Fujairah
Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.
 Iranian Attacks Disrupt Bunkering Activity in Fujairah
Wed04Mar
New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
The 550,000 b/d refinery came under a suspected drone attack on Wednesday morning.
 New Attack Reported on Ras Tanura Refinery in Saudi Arabia
Wed04Mar
Cosco Halts New Bookings for Middle East Ports Amid Iran Conflict
The Chinese shipping company has joined other carriers in suspending bookings to Middle East ports.
 Cosco Halts New Bookings for Middle East Ports Amid Iran Conflict
Wed04Mar
Minor Damage Reported to Tanker After New Attack Near Fujairah
The tanker heard a loud explosion and debris from an unknown projectile was found on its deck about 10 nautical miles east of Fujairah at 10:30 PM UTC.
 Minor Damage Reported to Tanker After New Attack Near Fujairah
Wed04Mar
Minerva Sues Norvic Maritime Holdings and Related Companies Over Alleged Unpaid Bunker Debt
The case is over an alleged unpaid debt of $230,040.26 relating to the supply of about 500 mt of VLSFO to the M/V Alexandris, a source tells Ship & Bunker.
 Minerva Sues Norvic Maritime Holdings and Related Companies Over Alleged Unpaid Bunker Debt
Wed04Mar
UKMTO Reports Two New Middle East Ship Attacks Overnight
These were the sixth and seventh ship attacks reported in the region since US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.
 UKMTO Reports Two New Middle East Ship Attacks Overnight
Wed04Mar
Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
The claim comes after President Trump said the US will provide insurance coverage and escort ships through the key oil transit route.
 Iran's IRGC Claims Complete Control of Strait of Hormuz: Report
Wed04Mar
Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply
A company representative tells Ship & Bunker that it has already received multiple customer requests for methanol supply.
 Burando Energies Enters Zeebrugge Market with New Barge for Biofuels and Methanol Supply