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Drone strikes set tankers ablaze off Romania’s Black Sea coast

Two chemical tankers were hit by drones near Romania’s coast, sparking fires and leaving seven sailors missing. The attacks have intensified security worries for Black Sea shipping and grain exports.

Kemal Can Kayar

16 hours ago·2 min read

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Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship Off Bulgaria, Eleventh Crew Missing

Kemal Can Kayar·Oct 14, 2026

Security

Six vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz attacks on Oct 11

Kemal Can Kayar·Oct 13, 2026

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Overcrowded Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Leaving 139 Dead and 84 Missing

At least 139 people died and 84 remain missing after an overcrowded boat capsized off Djibouti while heading toward Yemen. More than 80 survivors, all Ethiopian nationals, were rescued as search operations continue.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Oct 12, 2026

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Attack on Panama-flagged Tanker GEM NO.2 Heightens Gulf Risks

A Panama-flagged crude supertanker was struck by an unknown projectile while at anchor off the UAE coast, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. The incident follows a similar strike off Qatar and signals a widening of threat area for Gulf shipping.

Kemal Can Kayar·2 min read·Oct 10, 2026

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Saudi Oil Shipments to Europe Cut After Drone Attacks

Saudi Arabia has cut oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea. The cut in Saudi flows through the Red Sea will prompt Saudi Arabia to try to export more oil via the Strait of Hormuz. Polish integrated oil firm Orlen is rushing to find crude oil cargoes from the North Sea and further afield to replace disrupted Saudi imports.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Sep 16, 2026

Safety & Security

Two Tragedies, One Warning: Maritime Safety Cannot Become Routine

The loss of FILO JET off Kyrenia and the collision between M/T ALSU and M/V TUĞBERK İMAMOĞLU in the Sea of Marmara should force the maritime community to ask whether we are becoming too comfortable with risks that professional seafarers should never regard as normal.

Cpt. Tamer Erendag·10 min read·Sep 15, 2026

Safety & Accidents

Black Sea Shipping Disrupted by Russian Airstrikes

Russia carried out a large airstrike on Ukraine's port city of Odesa, disrupting shipping in the Black Sea and affecting the export of commodities. The attack has severely constrained shipments of wheat, oil, fertilizers, and coal.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Sep 13, 2026

Shipping

Port Strikes in Germany and Netherlands Disrupt Shipping Operations

A 48-hour strike by port workers in Germany and a separate strike in the Netherlands are disrupting operations at major seaports, affecting vessel operations, terminal work, and inland cargo transport. The strikes are expected to cause delays and congestion in the ports.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Sep 5, 2026

Shipping

War Risk Claims Surge as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Continues

The payout to vessel owners damaged in the Iran War is the second-biggest payout for marine underwriters in over a decade. War risk insurance premiums for the Strait of Hormuz have surged to between 40 and 60 times pre-crisis levels.

Kemal Can Kayar·1 min read·Sep 4, 2026

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Drone strikes set tankers ablaze off Romania’s Black Sea coast

Drone Attack Sinks Cargo Ship Off Bulgaria, Eleventh Crew Missing

Six vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz attacks on Oct 11

Latest News

Overcrowded Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Leaving 139 Dead and 84 Missing

Attack on Panama-flagged Tanker GEM NO.2 Heightens Gulf Risks

Saudi Oil Shipments to Europe Cut After Drone Attacks

Two Tragedies, One Warning: Maritime Safety Cannot Become Routine

Black Sea Shipping Disrupted by Russian Airstrikes

Port Strikes in Germany and Netherlands Disrupt Shipping Operations

War Risk Claims Surge as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Continues