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Browse the archiveWindward flags five principal maritime threats across the Gulf
A Windward intelligence report, carried by MarineLink on 22 October 2026, identifies five principal threats to shipping and infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf.
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Windward flags five principal maritime threats across the Gulf
A Windward intelligence report, carried by MarineLink on 22 October 2026, identifies five principal threats to shipping and infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf.
Greece and Egypt hold talks on extending EEZ towards Cyprus after Libya vote
Athens and Cairo have begun discussions on moving their exclusive economic zone claims eastwards towards Cyprus after eastern Libya's parliament ratified a contested maritime agreement with Turkey, according to MarineLink.
Citi: Oil price risks remain skewed upwards despite Gulf export recovery
Citi told MarineLink on 22 October 2026 that recovered Gulf export volumes have not fully resolved logistical constraints, leaving delivered supplies tight and short-term price risks skewed to the upside.
Houthi attacks drive oil prices to five-month high
MarineLink reported that Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia prompted a near 2 per cent rise in oil, lifting Brent futures to $111.24 a barrel and marking a five-month high on 22 October 2026.
Bayonne Drydock wins $673,123 MARAD grant for equipment upgrade and training
Bayonne Drydock & Repair Corp. will use a $673,123 MARAD grant to upgrade surface preparation equipment and expand workforce training at its Port of New York and New Jersey repair facility, MarineLink reported on 22 October 2026.
Crewsure launches Crewsure Energy combining employee benefits with Crisis Response
Crewsure has introduced Crewsure Energy, an integrated programme combining traditional employee benefits with specialist Crisis Response protection aimed at employers of offshore personnel, MarineLink reported on 22 October 2026.
Port of Los Angeles posts record low emissions per container in 2025
The Port of Los Angeles recorded its lowest emissions per container in 2025, extending a two‑decade decline even as container volumes remained close to historic highs, the port's Inventory of Air Emissions shows.
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