Tankers

The demand for tankers is soaring as Gulf oil producers look for methods to export cargoes. These oil-exporting countries aim to secure their own fleets, a trend that is driving up prices, particularly for readily available vessels.

Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz remained stable at the start of the week, with 20 vessels passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, including 12 tankers and eight bulk carriers. The movement of vessels occurred amid ongoing uncertainty about peace talks between the United States and Iran.

Tankers near Oman were attacked as Iran threatened to disrupt shipping routes. U.S. media reports indicate President Donald Trump is preparing potential strikes against Iran.

Iran claims it targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. aerial escort. The attacks are reported to involve both military and maritime assets.

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased despite ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. The US navy has been escorting tankers across the waterway.

China has engaged in direct talks with Yemen's Houthi movement to ensure its tankers can navigate the southern Red Sea without attacks. The Iran-aligned militia has pledged to block access to Saudi ports, prompting the negotiations.

Saudi Arabia has launched strikes against the Houthis following attacks by Iran-backed rebels on tankers. The Kingdom's civil defense forces have issued warnings about key energy sites being at risk of retaliatory attacks.

Houthi attacks are influencing the routing of Saudi crude shipments, though oil continues to move despite rising prices. Experts are monitoring Red Sea tankers for clarity on the Houthi blockade's impact.

Yemen’s Houthis targeted tankers in the Red Sea, with Saudi Arabia reporting one of its ships hit and a fire caused, though the crew was safe. The US House approved a $1 trillion defense bill aimed at boosting security ties with Israel.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two tankers caught fire after explosions while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC stated that rescue units are evacuating the crews and that the strait will remain closed as long as 'America's evils continue in the region.'

Oil prices have risen above $90 as Iran attacks tankers, while the US conducts new attacks that are increasing American casualties.

India-linked ships accounted for 20% of outbound transit requests through the Strait of Hormuz, second only to China's 21%, while India was the largest origin for vessels entering the Gulf with 21% of requests. Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority reported over 200 transit permit applications from non-Iranian vessels, with tankers making up 41% of requests.

Two US-sanctioned tankers carrying cooking fuel are performing U-turns and zig-zag maneuvers in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea as part of a flotilla of Iranian energy export vessels facing an aggressive US blockade. The US is enforcing a blockade to restrict Iran's shipping activities.

Russia accused Ukraine of terrorism over attacks on shipping in the Sea of Azov, a key grain export route. Ukrainian drones targeted 11 Russian vessels, including tankers and cargo ships, with 116 total vessels struck in nine days.

The US has bombed Iran again, while Tehran has launched strikes in the Gulf and against tankers. Trump has threatened attacks on Iranian targets, including Pickaxe Mountain, but indicated a potential deal is possible.

Iran is discreetly moving tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump increases threats. Only three ships were openly signaling their transits through the strait early Tuesday.

The region’s largest annual air-force drill, Salitre 2026, began in Chile’s Atacama Desert, featuring warplanes, tankers, and transport aircraft from multiple countries. The exercise is part of the weekly Latin America Defense Monitor report.

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck 21 Russian tankers, four tugboats, and two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on July 11, targeting assets used to bypass sanctions and support military logistics.

Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on tankers near Crimea as part of a campaign to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and transportation routes in the region. The attacks aim to exacerbate existing fuel shortages in Crimea.

Ukrainian drones conducted overnight air attacks targeting Russian oil sites and tankers. At least one person was killed in annexed Crimea during the attacks, which also targeted industrial sites nationwide.

Russian officials reported two tankers damaged in a drone attack overnight in Taganrog Bay, resulting in fires and crew evacuations. Rostov Governor stated over two dozen drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses during the incident.

Trump declared a deal with Iran is no longer viable after Iran fired on tankers. The attack has escalated tensions between the two parties.

Tankers are slowly passing through the Hormuz Strait following US military strikes against Iran. The situation highlights tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts.

The Trump administration revoked a waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime. The decision followed Iran's attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The threat level at the Strait of Hormuz has been raised to 'severe' following Iran's attacks on tankers using a U.S. Navy route. Iran's military warned it will target ships that do not use a northern route approved by Tehran.

Tankers are crossing the Hormuz Strait via a corridor protected by the United States. The movement highlights US involvement in securing maritime routes in the region.

At least eight tankers were observed U-turning near the Strait of Hormuz on the Omani side, with four vessels subsequently taking an alternative route along Iran. The shift suggests potential disruptions or security concerns in the region.

The number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has quadrupled over the past week as tankers cautiously return amid a holding US-Iran ceasefire.

Visakhapatnam's rapid vertical expansion is depleting groundwater in the Yendada-Madhurawada corridor, as water supply and natural recharge cannot keep pace. Suburban areas increasingly rely on borewells and tankers for water.

Ukraine claims it has legal grounds to attack Russia’s shadow fleet, justifying strikes on tankers. Russia has accused Ukraine of terrorism and sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the issue.

Ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz continued using a non-Iranian-approved passage near Oman despite Iranian warnings, with 42 commodity vessels transiting on Thursday and 29 by Friday afternoon. A projectile struck one vessel, but traffic levels declined from Wednesday's peak of 57 ships.

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased, with 42 commodity vessels crossing on Thursday, half using a southern passageway near Oman despite Iran's warnings and a projectile strike reported. The number of vessels dropped from Wednesday's 57 to 42, with 10 entering and 32 exiting the Gulf.

Traffic continued through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as several tankers and bulk carriers transited the area despite a recent container ship attack.

Oil prices fell as investors anticipated improved global crude supplies, with tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf beginning to exit the Strait of Hormuz. The decline erased previous wartime gains in oil prices.

The Strait of Hormuz saw increased traffic as seven tankers, including the Universal Glory, sailed through with open signals on Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump has highlighted the resumption of Gulf oil flows, while Iran is preparing to increase exports. At least three tankers carrying five million barrels of Iranian oil have bypassed the U.S. naval blockade, despite ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran-linked shipping until Friday.

The US-Israel conflict with Iran has paused after 108 days, marked by a fragile freeze with drones grounded and tankers resuming movement through the Strait of Hormuz. An electronically signed memorandum formalized the pause, ending the war without clear victory or defeat.

The US reportedly plans to reduce fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, tankers, and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe. This move is reported to raise pressure on allies to address key defense gaps.

Trump stated that pilots involved in an Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz are fine. Apache helicopters are central to the U.S. military's enforcement of a blockade on Iranian crude oil shipments and tankers, aimed at pressuring Tehran into reaching a deal.

Motorists and commuters were stranded due to a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, blocking vehicular movement and access roads. The incident involved the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (Nimasa), and other stakeholders monitoring the situation.