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Tensions in the Arabian Gulf

Latest Alerts

Loss Prevention

With the Heightened Risks to shipping amid Increasing Tension in the Arabian Gulf Region this page is intended to provide Members with updates, details and links to the latest alerts and advisories available from UKMTO, MSCIO, JMIC and other sources of intelligence.

Key Risks:

  • Increased likelihood of military escalation affecting commercial shipping.
  • Heightened threat to vessels affiliated with Israel or the US.
  • Potential for retaliatory strikes on merchant vessels in the region.

Mitigating Actions for consideration include: 

  • Engage with Maritime Security Authorities
  • Maintain communication with naval co-ordination centres such as UKMTO
  • Requesting military escort or assistance where available.
  • undertaking thorough affiliation checks before transiting these high-risk areas.
  • Closely monitoring regional developments and adjusting routes as appropriate.
  • Conduct crew security drills, ensure personnel are briefed on emergency procedures.
  • Follow the guidance as provided in BMP for Maritime Security
     

Members may find the video Maritime Security of value to inform, guide and prepare their seafarers physically and mentally for entering and operating within the region.

Further guidance can be found on the Club website including:

Latest

Developing situation in the Middle East

Resources

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

27 June 2025

INTERTANKO Middle East Security Update

25 June 2025

JMIC: Regional Tension - Impact on Maritime Security

25 June 2025

JMIC: Regional Tension - Impact on Maritime Security

24 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

23 June 2025

U.S. Maritime Alert 2025

23 June 2025

JMIC Weekly Dashboard for the Middle East

16-22 June 2025

JMIC: High Threat to U.S. Associated Commercial Shipping

22 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

19 June 2025

JMIC Weekly Dashboard for the Middle East

17 June 2025

JMIC: SOLAS INCIDENT

17 June 2025

U.S. Maritime Alert: Potential Retaliatory Strikes by Iranian Forces

17 June 2025

Ambrey: Iranian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on port infrastructure in Haifa, Israel.

16 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

15 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

14 June 2025

U.S. Maritime Alert: Potential Retaliatory Strikes by Iranian Forces

13 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

13 June 2025

UKMTO: ELECTRONIC INTERFERANCE

13 June 2025

Ambrey: Ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Iran, as confirmed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense

12 June 2025

JMIC: Escalating Regional Tensions - Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Northern Arabian Sea

12 June 2025

JMIC

Open-source info to help maritime industry assess risk for planning and decision-making.

Ambrey

Advisory reports on major maritime security incidents and associated perils from around the world.

UKMTO

Maritime awareness in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden & Arabian Sea to inform and support the industry.

Loss Prevention Hub

To promote and support the safety of life and the environment within the maritime industry