By John Lee. A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system for monitoring and regulating the movement of ships in Iraqi territorial waters has been launched by the Iraqi Supreme Maritime Authority. The system is designed to track vessel entry and exit, improve navigational safety, and support maritime and commercial activity. According to the Ministry of Transport, […]
By John Lee. A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile approximately 30 nautical miles south-east of Al Faw, Iraq. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the crew are safe and no damage or environmental impact has been reported. UKMTO issued Warning 180-26 on 20 October 2026, noting the report was […]
By John Lee. A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 28 nautical miles south-east of Al Faw today (Wednesday). The vessel's crew are reported safe and no environmental impact has been reported. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), authorities are investigating the incident. Vessels are advised to transit the area […]
By John Lee. A cargo vessel operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) was struck by two projectiles near Umm Qasr on 1st June, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre and MSC. The vessel, the MSC Sariska V, was departing port when the first projectile hit while the pilot was still onboard; […]
By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has expressed strong concern following attacks on two oil tankers operating within Iraqi territorial waters. According to SOMO, the tanker SAFESEA VISHNU, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and chartered by an Iraqi contracting company, and the tanker ZEFYROS, flying the Maltese flag and carrying condensate […]
