Marsh Sees Hike in Demand for Political Violence Insurance in Gulf After Tanker Attacks January 22, 2020 By Davide Barbuscia Marsh, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and risk advisers, has seen a spike in clients’ inquiries for political...
Iranian Oil Tanker Struck, Probably by Missiles: Iran Media October 11, 2019 By Parisa Hafezi and Sylvia Westall An Iranian-owned oil tanker was struck, probably by missiles, in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s coast on Friday, Iranian...
While Ships in Persian Gulf Turn Off Transponders to Avoid Seizure, Collision Risks Rise August 2, 2019 By L.S. Howard Following weeks of mounting tensions in the Persian Gulf where vessels have been attacked and an oil tanker has been...
Oil Tankers Cut Navigation Risks in Strait of Hormuz by Vanishing from Tracking Systems August 1, 2019 By Brian Wingfield and Julian Lee Oil tanker owners are finding a way to reduce the risks of navigating the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most...
Panama to Withdraw Flags from More Vessels that Violate Iran Sanctions: Reuters July 15, 2019 By Marianna Parraga and Elida Moreno Panama will withdraw its flag from more vessels that violate sanctions and international legislation, the country’s maritime authority told Reuters,...
UK Navy Stops Iran from Blocking BP Oil Tanker Leaving Persian Gulf July 11, 2019 By Tim Ross and Anthony DiPaola The British navy intervened to stop Iran from blocking a commercial oil tanker leaving the Persian Gulf, heightening friction just...
Oil Tankers Steer Clear of Middle East Refueling Hub As Attacks, Insurance Costs Rise July 9, 2019 By Anthony DiPaola Oil tanker owners are avoiding sending their ships to the Middle East’s main refueling hub after a spate of attacks...
India Refinery Cancels Iran Oil Imports to Keep Insurance Cover as Sanctions Loom September 20, 2018 By Nidhi Verma India’s Chennai Petroleum will stop processing Iranian crude oil from October to keep its insurance coverage once new sanctions by...
China Imports with Iranian Oil Tankers and Insurance, Amid Sanctions: Sources August 20, 2018 By Chen Aizhu and Florence Tan Chinese buyers of Iranian oil are starting to shift their cargoes to vessels owned by National Iranian Tanker Co. (NITC)...
India’s HPCL Cancels Iran Oil Purchase After Insurer Refuses to Provide Cover: Sources July 26, 2018 By Nidhi Verma India’s Hindustan Petroleum Corp. (HPCL) canceled the purchase of an Iranian oil cargo earlier this month after its insurance company...