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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
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)
Splash247
security March 2, 2026

Middle East Shipping Disrupted Amid Iran Conflict

The shipping industry is avoiding the Middle East following a tumultuous weekend marked by missile attacks and damage to ships and ports, as reported by Splash247. The conflict escalated when the US and Israel went to war with Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Splash247
security March 2, 2026

French and Belgian Forces Seize Russian Tanker Ethera

The French navy and Belgian armed forces captured the Russian tanker Ethera, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, linked to Iranian figure Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, was intercepted en route to Russia and escorted to the port of Zeebrugge.

Ethera (product tanker) Zeebrugge (BE)
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