Iran Conflict
We have launched an Iran Conflict area on our website, providing consolidated updates and guidance in response to the rapidly evolving situation.
On 28 February 2026 the US and Israel launched a coordinated attack against pre-determined military targets in Iran. This follows unproductive talks between the parties in relation to the Iranian nuclear programme.
In response to the attack, Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes against targets across the region, including Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has also unilaterally declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to maritime traffic. There have been several confirmed reports of kinetic strikes against merchant vessels in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
This marks a significant escalation in existing regional tensions and has created a volatile, fast-moving operating environment for vessels in the region.
In addition to the increased risk of vessels becoming direct targets, there are reports of GPS spoofing and jamming of GPS/GNSS signals in the region, presenting a serious navigational hazard. Read our article on GPS Jamming, Spoofing and Hacking.
We will update this page as we receive more information.
Members with concerns or queries about entered vessels should contact their usual contacts at the Club for guidance.
The U.S. Issues a Temporary, Limited Waiver of its Cabotage Requirements
Published on 26 March 2026
The article, authored by Gina Venezia (President & Head of Commercial-Americas), considers the scope and implications of the 60 day waiver of the Jones Act’s cabotage/coastwise restrictions for a defined list of potentially covered products.
The Interaction between P&I Insurance and War Risks Insurance
Published on 20 March 2026
The current hostilities and attacks in the Persian/Arabian Gulf and surrounding areas have once again highlighted the interaction between P&I risks and war risks.
Our latest article, “The Interaction between P&I Insurance and War Risks Insurance” authored by Michael Asherson (Director - Middle East, India & Africa) and Weiyan Zhou (Claims Director) at NorthStandard, examines the relationship between P&I risks and war risks in general terms, in the context of the hostilities in the Persian/Arabian Gulf.
Iran Conflict – Impact on Marine Bunkers
Published on 19 March 2026
The ongoing conflict in Iran is disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which a large proportion of global oil supply passes from the Persian Gulf to international markets.
Our latest insights, “Iran Conflict – Impact on Marine Bunkers,” by Jordan Hatch, Loss Prevention Executive at NorthStandard, explores how the Iran conflict and shifting oil supply chains may reshape bunker risks.
Persian Gulf Hostilities - Charterparty Issues
Published on 6 March 2026
We are seeing a high volume of FD&D issues arising from the recent hostilities and attacks in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas, affecting both our owner and charterer Members.
Our article by Janine Farrell – FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor (Nordics & Northern Europe/Mediterranean & Ireland) – provides an overview of FD&D issues arising from this evolving and unpredictable conflict.
Latest Iran Conflict Updates
External Resources
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IMO
Information related to shipping and seafarers - Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East.
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Joint War Committee Circular
JWC Listed Areas - Hull War, Piracy, Terrorism and Related Perils (3 March 2026)
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MSC IO - Advisories
Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean
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MSC IO - JMIC Advisories
Joint Maritime Information Centre
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UKMTO
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US Central Command, CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Official Press Releases