Maritime in Minutes - March 2026 in review - Iran war focus

Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.Ships and ports targeted as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in Middle East war, Star Bulk joins Genco and Diana Shipping takeover battle, and can the IMO’s net zero framework survive? These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.Hear more about:India demand and Panama pipeline positive for VLGCs, says Dorian LPGShips avoid the Strait of Hormuz, tanker hit off OmanIs the Strait of Hormuz really closed?Strait of Hormuz focus pageTrump's 'show some guts' comment problematic for shippingCMA Shipping focus pageStrait of Hormuz crisis - a legal perspectiveThree crew believed trapped on Precious Shipping bulker hit in Strait of HormuzExplosions after two tankers struck off IraqGenco rejects Star Bulk-backed Diana Shipping bidUS calls for abandonment of IMO’s Net Zero FrameworkUK forces given green light to board sanctioned vesselsShipowners fear fuel shortages if Iran war continuesKuwaiti VLCC on fire after attack off DubaiClip of US President Donald Trump announcing strikes on Iran on 28 February courtesy of BBCIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com Connect with Marcus Hand:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/Connect with Gary Howard:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeeHoward Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyleehoward/Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn