Maritime and shipping

Low levels of river Rhine begin to disrupt German industry

Chemical producers, utilities, steelmakers and agricultural traders are warning of higher costs, transport bottlenecks and curbed production from the low levels of Germany’s Rhine river - one of Europe’s main transport arteries.

US sells for scrap two sanctioned oil tankers seized after Venezuela raid

The sale included the Era (pictured), previously operating as Marinera and Bella 1, and the Lileo, previously sailing as Galileo and Veronica.

Trump says Iran must pay compensation for those it has killed and wounded

US President Donald Trump put out a Truth Social post on Aug 10 saying he would demand compensation from Iran for the people they have killed and wounded, in response to Iran’s own demand for compensation over attacks by the US and Israel.

Three found clinging to capsized boat off Incheon after 11 hours missing

The capsized motorboat used by three men who were rescued early on Aug 10 after being found clinging to it near Choji Island off Ongjin County.

RSAF carries out helicopter rescue for ailing vessel crew member at sea

The patient was successfully evacuated and taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 9, 2026

Women walking past a political billboard in central Tehran on Aug 8.

Iran issues list of demands, dampening hopes of reopening Strait of Hormuz

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Aug 6.

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway

Iran said on Aug 8 that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depended on Washington accepting Iran’s conditions.

Turkey restricts Black Sea ship traffic after surge in attacks

US says Ukraine to avoid targeting tankers, Black Sea oil site

Some companies that had provided Ukraine a list of ships not to target saw some of their vessels come under attack anyway.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.