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Tehran’s selective authorisation of Hormuz transits splits shipping
Sam Chambers March 16, 2026 https://splash247.com/tehrans-selective-authorisation-of-hormuz-transits...

Gulf conflict strands 20,000 seafarers - and tests marine insurance limits
Josh Recamara Mar 15, 2026 https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/marine/gulf-conflict-strand...

Insurers, P&I clubs and brokers are forced to confront hard limits on insurability

When seafarers die, statements are not enough
March 13, 2026 https://splash247.com/when-seafarers-die-statements-are-not-enough/

Global trade depends on seafarers, yet when crises happen the system meant to protect them often fails. Sunil Kapoor reports.

Ships are burning at sea — flames and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

Not warships. Not naval vessels.

Dark times for the dark fleet (and for seafarers generally)
Hieronymus Bosch 16 Mar 2026 https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/incidents/piracy/column-dark-time...

Filipino sailors in Hormuz Strait grapple with fear, boredom
Agence France-Presse / March 12, 2026 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/313626/filipino-sailors-in-hormuz-stra...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.

IMO Chief Criticizes Strait of Hormuz Attack Resulting in Four Seafarer Fatalities, Highlights Ongoing Risks for 20,000 Crew Members
Associate Editor March 8, 2026 https://maritimefairtrade.org/imo-chief-criticizes-strait-of-hormuz-atta...

IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer Deaths in Strait of Hormuz Unacceptable
March 8, 2026 https://www.marinelink.com/news/imo-secretarygeneral-seafarer-deaths-536665

SC: Corporate execs share liability with agencies for seafarers’ claims
Franco Jose C. Baroña March 9, 2026 https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/news/national/sc-corporate-execs-...

CORPORATE officers of recruitment or manning agencies may be held personally liable, together with their companies, for disability benefits owed to Filipino seafarers, the Supreme Court ruled.

VLCC day rates rocket above half‑million dollars
Sam Chambers March 6, 2026 https://splash247.com/vlcc-day-rates-surge-above-half-million-dollars/

Family demands justice for 19-year-old maritime student killed in alleged hazing
HERMES JOY TUNAC March 8, 2026 https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/content/979183/family-demands...