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- Bunker prices retreat after initial panic, but they’re still very highby Greg Miller on 17. April 2026 at 22:48
The price of bunker fuel has pulled back from the peak in March. However, fuel costs are still up around... Related StoriesIranian tankers pivot and pause voyages amid US clampdownStricter sanctions enforcements threaten Russian crude arrivals globally after surge to 10-year highSinokor’s tally of secondhand VLCC buys exceeds 60 ships as sellers relinquish more vessels
- Strait of Hormuz open, says Iranian foreign ministerby Joshua Minchin on 17. April 2026 at 16:16
Vessels wanting to transit the strait must still do so via the routes approved by Tehran, Araghchi said Related StoriesBeazley to launch $1bn marine war consortiumSeaspan continues fleet diversification strategy with open-hatch cargoship newbuilding orderMiddle East port update: Friday, April 17
- Iranian tankers pivot and pause voyages amid US clampdownby Bridget Diakun on 17. April 2026 at 15:06
On Thursday, the US expanded its blockade terms claiming the right to seize Iran-linked vessels anywhere beyond neutral waters. The... Related StoriesBunker prices retreat after initial panic, but they’re still very highStricter sanctions enforcements threaten Russian crude arrivals globally after surge to 10-year highSinokor’s tally of secondhand VLCC buys exceeds 60 ships as sellers relinquish more vessels
- Beazley to launch $1bn marine war consortiumby David Osler on 17. April 2026 at 12:48
Facility focused on Strait of Hormuz transits Related StoriesSeaspan continues fleet diversification strategy with open-hatch cargoship newbuilding orderMiddle East port update: Friday, April 17Novorossiysk drone attack hits tanker
- Seaspan continues fleet diversification strategy with open-hatch cargoship newbuilding orderby Rob Willmington on 17. April 2026 at 12:36
Seaspan focused on the containership sector until late 2023, when it signed newbuilding contracts for six vehicle carriers. Last year... Related StoriesStrait of Hormuz open, says Iranian foreign ministerBeazley to launch $1bn marine war consortiumMiddle East port update: Friday, April 17
- Middle East port update: Friday, April 17by Lloyd’s List on 17. April 2026 at 12:06
Jebel Ali, Hamriyah and Sharjah ports: all terminal port operations are normal Related StoriesBeazley to launch $1bn marine war consortiumSeaspan continues fleet diversification strategy with open-hatch cargoship newbuilding orderNovorossiysk drone attack hits tanker
- Novorossiysk drone attack hits tankerby Lloyd’s List on 17. April 2026 at 11:48
The vessel’s master was injured in the attack, in the latest of a wave of drone exchanges between Russia and... Related StoriesBeazley to launch $1bn marine war consortiumSeaspan continues fleet diversification strategy with open-hatch cargoship newbuilding orderMiddle East port update: Friday, April 17
- Stricter sanctions enforcements threaten Russian crude arrivals globally after surge to 10-year highby Matthew Rajendra on 17. April 2026 at 10:16
Buyers of sanctioned crude oil could be sidelined by Western authorities stepping up shadow fleet seizures and bolstered prices Related StoriesBunker prices retreat after initial panic, but they’re still very highIranian tankers pivot and pause voyages amid US clampdownSinokor’s tally of secondhand VLCC buys exceeds 60 ships as sellers relinquish more vessels
- The Daily View: Exaggerated fallout or slow-motion train wreck?by Greg Miller on 17. April 2026 at 9:08
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