Chinese-owned tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been hit by fire near the Strait of Hormuz, in what is being described as the first known attack on a Chinese oil tanker since the Iran war began.The vessel, JV Innovation, reported a fire on its deck while off the United Arab Emirates coast near Mina Saqr.The Marshall Islands-flagged oil products and chemical tanker remained operational after the incident, with crew still on board.The ship's chief engineer said it was not yet clear who carried out the attack or why.No casualties were reported.The engineer said the bow of the ship was hit and caught... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Thousands of seafarers stranded as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Gulf shipping
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, leaving crews waiting for pay, food, water and a way home.One Indian seafarer, identified only as Anish, said he has been stuck at an Iranian port for nearly 10 weeks after arriving in the Shatt al-Arab waterway on a cargo ship shortly before the war escalated.He said some Indian crew members have managed to return home by crossing Iran's 44km land border with Armenia, but many remain in place because they are still waiting to be paid or cannot get dollars to travel.The disruption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
US vows help for tankers stranded in Persian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty continues
Shipping companies remain uncertain whether to try to move tankers out of the Persian Gulf as the United States says it will help vessels navigate dangerous conditions near the Strait of Hormuz.The latest confirmed report says tankers have been stranded in the Gulf, with companies still unsure if they should attempt to leave.The statement from the United States did not say how the assistance would work or which vessels would be covered.The situation matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping chokepoint, and any disruption there can affect oil and liquefied natural gas flows.The uncertainty has left... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
