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SSGT. ROBERT T. KURODA

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS BOWDITCH

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America

USNS BRUCE C. HEEZEN

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS HENSON

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS MARY SEARS

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS PATHFINDER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

USNS SUMNER

Special Purpose Vessel | Flag: United States of America | Port: NORFOLK, VA

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Drone Strike on Kuwaiti Oil Tanker off Dubai Signals Further Escalation in Gulf

Drone Strike on Kuwaiti Oil Tanker off Dubai Signals Further Escalation in Gulf

6 hours ago
Tehran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Tuesday, despite a threat by President Donald Trump that the U.S. will obliterate Iran's energy plants if it does not agree to a peace deal and open the Strait of Hormuz.Authorities in Dubai said the fire on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi had been brought under control following a drone attack, with no oil leak and no injuries to the crew. Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship's owner, said the vessel's hull was damaged.The attack was the latest on merchant vessels in the strait, a vital waterway, since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Kuwaiti Tanker Ablaze in Dubai Port

Kuwaiti Tanker Ablaze in Dubai Port

16 hours ago
Iran attacked a fully-loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai Port's anchorage on Monday, setting it ablaze and damaging its hull, Kuwait's state news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp, which warned of a possible oil spill.The apparent strike is just the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.U.S. crude futures CLc1 rose more than $3 or 2.9% to $105.91 a barrel on news the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi tanker had been attacked.
Report: US to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba

Report: US to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba

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The U.S. is allowing a Russian tanker full of crude oil to reach Cuba, the New York Times reported on Sunday, possibly granting a lifeline to the Caribbean island amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.Ship tracking data showed the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly ⁠Kolodkin on Sunday was just off the eastern tip of Cuba.The Times report, citing a U.S. official briefed on the matter, said it was unclear why the U.S. Coast Guard was allowing the shipment to go through. A move by Washington to block the tanker by force, however, could have raised tensions at sea with Russia.
Pakistan Prepares for Talks on Ending Iran War

Pakistan Prepares for Talks on Ending Iran War

2 days ago
Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict over Iran in coming days even though Tehran earlier accused Washington of preparing a land assault while seeking negotiations.Speaking after talks between regional foreign ministers, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said they had covered possible ways to bring an early and permanent end to the war in the region as well as potential U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad."Pakistan will be honored to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the two sides in coming days, for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the ongoing conflict," he said. It was not immediately clear whether the U.S.
Iran Grants Malaysian Vessels Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran Grants Malaysian Vessels Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

5 days ago
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday he had spoken to the leaders of Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other regional countries and said Malaysian vessels were now being allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Anwar in a televised address thanked Iran's president for allowing the passage of Malaysian ships."We are now in the process of releasing the Malaysian oil tankers and the workers involved so that they may continue their journey home," he said.Anwar said he talked with Iran and other countries as part of efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East.
Maritime Reporter and Engineering News (February 2026)
Maritime Reporter and Engineering News (February 2026)