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Seatrade Maritime

accidents March 2, 2026

Stena Imperative Hit by Projectiles in Bahrain Port

The US tanker Stena Imperative was struck by two unknown projectiles while docked at the Port of Bahrain, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The fire onboard was successfully extinguished, and the incident is under investigation.

Stena Imperative (tanker) Port of Bahrain (BH)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

security March 2, 2026

Shipping Industry Urges Seafarer Safety Amid Hormuz Tensions

Major shipping organizations are advocating for enhanced protection of seafarers and civilian vessels as tensions rise in the Middle East, disrupting global trade routes, gCaptain reports. The escalating conflict in the region has prompted calls for urgent action to safeguard maritime operations.

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents March 2, 2026

Operation Epic Fury Strikes Three Vessels Transporting Iranian Oil

Three vessels involved in transporting sanctioned Iranian oil were targeted within the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, as reported by gCaptain. The oil tankers Skylight, Starry Night, and Moonbeam were among those affected.

Skylight (tanker) Starry Night (tanker) Moonbeam (tanker)

gCaptain

gCaptain

security March 2, 2026

Stena Imperative Hit in Bahrain, Worker Killed

The U.S.-flagged tanker 'Stena Imperative' was hit by projectiles while berthed at the Port of Bahrain, resulting in the death of a shipyard worker and injuries to two others, as reported by gCaptain. This incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Stena Imperative (tanker) Port of Bahrain (BH)

gCaptain

gCaptain

market March 2, 2026

Iran Conflict Drives Up Oil Shipping Costs Through Hormuz

gCaptain reports that a dominant player in the oil supertanker market is demanding high charter fees for transporting Middle East crude as tensions in Iran cause shipping rates to surge. The conflict has significantly impacted the cost of oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.

gCaptain

gCaptain

operations March 2, 2026

Qatar Halts LNG Output Amid Middle East Tensions

Qatar has stopped its liquefied natural gas production following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, which led to precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the region, as reported by gCaptain. This move comes amid escalating tensions and retaliatory actions in the Middle East.

gCaptain

gCaptain

security March 2, 2026

War Risk Insurance Canceled Amid Iran Tensions

Marine insurers are canceling war risk coverage for vessels, leading to a potential surge in oil shipping rates, as reported by gCaptain. This development follows recent strikes by Iran, which have heightened tensions in the region.

gCaptain

gCaptain

operations March 2, 2026

Hidden Costs of Aggressive Hull Cleaning Methods Revealed

gCaptain reports that in-water hull cleaning, when done reactively after macrofouling, often necessitates the use of aggressive mechanical force, which can damage hull coatings. This practice, though sometimes seen as necessary, has hidden costs that can impact vessel maintenance and efficiency.

gCaptain

Splash247

fleet March 2, 2026

Navigator Holdings Secures $133.7M Loan for Newbuild Carriers

Navigator Holdings, as reported by Splash247, has secured a $133.7 million loan to finance two liquefied ethylene gas carriers currently under construction in China. The financing agreement was signed by subsidiaries Navigator Parsec and Navigator Pleione with ABN AMRO Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, and Nordea Bank Abp.

Navigator Parsec (LPG carrier) Navigator Pleione (LPG carrier)

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Offshore Energy

market March 2, 2026

Hormuz Closure Sparks Oil Price Surge and LNG Supply Concerns

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG supply, could drive oil prices above $100 per barrel, according to analysts at Wood Mackenzie, as reported by Offshore Energy. This potential energy shock is reminiscent of price spikes during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Offshore Energy