Tag: Iran

On 18 February, the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard rescued seven crew members from the sinking Iranian cargo vessel SHAYESTEH in the Arabian Gulf.

The CEO of the NIOEC stated that plans are underway to install electronic locks and other equipment on oil tankers.

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned entities for facilitating shipments of Iranian oil.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported multiple VHF radio challenges to vessels in the northern Arabian Gulf, potentially linked to an Iranian military exercise.

According to the latest Political Risk Index from WTW, the threat to vessels, undersea cables, and offshore oil installations has increased due to advanced weapons and the actions of certain states, particularly Russia and Iran, who disregard international maritime laws.

On December 3, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels involved in the illegal transportation of Iranian petroleum.

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned parties associated with the Al-Qatirji Company.

On 18th August, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces had successfully intercepted and destroyed a Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle in a region of Yemen under Houthi control.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working on the appeal for the release of 17 Filipino crew members of the MV Galaxy Leader, with particular concern over three crew members hospitalized with malaria symptoms.

The three remaining Filipino seafarers from the Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, which was seized in April, have been released by Iranian authorities, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced.