Tanker
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
Panama tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil struck by drone in Iraqi waters
Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset Iran
Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world.
US military created secret path through Hormuz, 10 million barrels of oil pass daily - report
US President Donald Trump told reporters "The Strait is open. A lot of boats are coming through, adding that "We are getting a lot of oil out."
Salvors work to secure Russian shadow fleet ship leaking oil off Oman, risk firm Ambrey says
The spill from the Caroline Bezengi tanker, apparently the result of an unexplained attack on the vessel in June, has spread around a nature reserve and hit Oman's coastline on Wednesday.
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Ukraine agreed to not target non-Russian ships, so long as they were not sanctioned by Ukraine or carrying any Russian cargo.
UKMTO reports two tanker incidents off Oman as Kuwait says it intercepts Iranian drones
In the first incident, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima. Later the master of a tanker reported seeing a large splash and an explosion.
Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks
Its departure marks the first time a QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz since the Al Rekayyat was struck in early July.
Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims - report
There was no immediate official statement from Iranian authorities regarding the incident.
Bulgaria denies US tanker aircraft will be used in operations against Iran
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said it was "categorically out of the question for military operations in the Middle East to be conducted from Bulgarian territory."
Strait of Hormuz traffic slows as US-Iran conflict raises new safety risks
Six vessels transited the strait on Sunday, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed, the lowest number in five weeks.
