March, 2026
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Fri06Mar
SCA to Cut Vessel Sailing Frequency and Speed in Bid to Reduce Emissions
Ships will operate at 11-12 knots instead of about 15 knots currently, alongside fewer weekly sailings.
 SCA to Cut Vessel Sailing Frequency and Speed in Bid to Reduce Emissions
Thu05Mar
Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings For Several Gulf Countries
Maersk has joined other container lines by cancelling cargo bookings to and from several Middle East ports.
 Maersk Suspends Cargo Bookings For Several Gulf Countries
Thu05Mar
EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
The EC's new maritime strategy includes measures to streamline reporting requirements under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
 EU Launches Maritime and Ports Strategies to Boost Competitiveness
Thu05Mar
Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
The vessel has taken on water, and oil from the cargo is spilling into the sea.
 Overnight Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Causes Oil Spill
Wed04Mar
UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
Security concerns in the region have led some suppliers to suspend bunker deliveries at the major UAE marine fuel hub.
 UPDATE: Fujairah Bunker Suppliers Declare Force Majeure Over Middle East Conflict
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
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