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The US Beats a Dead Horse: Iran’s Maritime Ecosystem Will Not Surrender to Sanctions
SeaNews – For years, the White House has operated under the delusion that a few signatures on a piece of paper in Washington can lock or unlock the trade of an entire nation. Their latest masterpiece, however, takes a slightly different…
Alarm Bells in International Waters: Washington’s Plan for Easier Seizure of Ships
SeaNews – Recent reports regarding the US Department of Justice’s decision to revive the mechanism of "Prize Courts" have delivered a fresh shock to global legal and economic circles. This mechanism—a relic of the 18th and 19th-century…
Muscat’s Miscalculation: Hormuz Is Not Malacca
SeaNews – Oman’s proposal for the joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and the establishment of a regional mechanism to administer this critical maritime chokepoint was presented as an initiative aimed at reducing tensions and restoring…
By Waging War on Ports and Passenger Ships, the US has Committed “Infrastructure…
Sea News — The escalation of US missile and drone attacks on Iran’s southern coastal and transit infrastructure—ranging from the destruction of the Chabahar port control tower and the demolition of key bridges in Hormozgan to assaults…
Oman Must Not Play a Double Game؛ Why ‘Going Solo’ in the Strait of Hormuz is a Losing…
Sea News — For decades, the Sultanate of Oman has thrived on its policy of "positive neutrality." Amid the turbulent storms of the Middle East, Muscat has consistently acted as an anchor of stability and a backchannel for confidential…
The Recognition of Iranian Sovereignty over Hormuz: Why is Washington Hitting the Panic Button?
Sea News - International DeskThe Erosion of U.S. Hegemony in the Persian Gulf: America’s Hollow Posture Against Iranian Sovereignty
After decades of claiming to guarantee the freedom of navigation, the United States now finds itself…
The Hidden Winners of Global Trade Disruption: Who Benefits from War in Global Commerce?
Sea News – International Service- Recent disruptions in global energy flows and shifts in key transportation routes have not only created a temporary shock to markets, but have also triggered a deeper structural trend: a redistribution of…
Ocean Paradox: MR Tankers Surge as Capesize Dry Bulk Market Falters
The latest weekly report from the Baltic Exchange reveals a polarized maritime market. While long-haul dry bulk rates faced significant downward pressure, product tankers in the Atlantic region witnessed an unprecedented price explosion.…
Singapore Named World’s Top Port
Sea News – International Service – In the latest global container port rankings published by the international institute DNV in collaboration with Menon Economics, Singapore Port has been named the world’s top port. The report evaluated the…
Significant Bunker Price Gaps Persist Across Global Ports
📍 SeaNews | July 28, 2025-New data on global bunker fuel prices as of July 28, 2025, shows continued sharp discrepancies across major ports worldwide. The report compares prices for three key marine fuels: HSFO (High Sulphur Fuel Oil), MGO…