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Chevron-chartered oil tanker caught in Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv steps up attacks - Reuters

Chevron-chartered oil tanker caught in Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv steps up attacks Reuters

July 8, 2026

Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.

June 10, 2026

Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged

The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.

June 10, 2026

All 24 Indian crew rescued from tanker set ablaze off Oman after US strike

Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

June 9, 2026

US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire - Reuters

US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire Reuters

June 8, 2026

US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker

The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".

June 2, 2026

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

June 1, 2026

I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

May 23, 2026

Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, state media says - Reuters

Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, state media says Reuters

May 8, 2026

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

May 8, 2026

Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

May 2, 2026

Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters - Reuters

Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters Reuters

May 2, 2026

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

April 24, 2026

Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, data shows - Reuters

Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heading to South Korea's HD Hyundai Oilbank, data shows Reuters

April 20, 2026

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

March 31, 2026

Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade

The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.

March 30, 2026

US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to about $20 billion, agency says - Reuters

US to reinsure maritime losses in Gulf up to about $20 billion, agency says Reuters

March 6, 2026

US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say - Reuters

US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say Reuters

March 3, 2026

US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say - Reuters

US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say Reuters

March 2, 2026

US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says - Reuters

US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says Reuters

February 24, 2026

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Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

The US military has disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it accused of violating an American blockade by "attempting to transport oil from Iran". In a post on X, US Central Command said an

bbc.comJune 12, 2026

Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again today

President Donald Trump has said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday, after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight. "We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them hard again today," h

bbc.comJune 12, 2026

'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile

The Indian crew of a sanctioned oil tanker urged authorities to "please help" after the ship was hit by a US missile off Oman on Monday, saying it was on fire and sinking in a distress call shared wit

bbc.comJune 11, 2026

US Disables Tanker; Indian Crew Safe After Fire

June 8, 2026 U.S. Sailors carry chocks and chains on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 24, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo) U.S. forces disabled an unladen oi

marinelink.comJune 10, 2026

US disables Iran-bound tanker in Gulf of Oman; Indian crew safe after fire

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments A fire was reported aboard the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex, India's shipping ministry said, adding that all 24 Indian crew members were safe

straitstimes.comJune 10, 2026

U.S. Launches $20 Billion Oil Tanker Insurance Program as Crude Surges Above $90 Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

The Trump administration announced a $20 billion reinsurance program through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to cover maritime losses in the Persian Gulf, as U.S. crude oi

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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in parts of Penang, Pahang and Selangor until 10am

MUSCAT, March 1 — A Palau-flagged oil tanker under US sanctions was hit today off Oman’s Musandam peninsula, injuring four people, the country’s maritime security centre said, without specifying what

malaymail.comMarch 2, 2026

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