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Shadow-Fleet AIS Spoofing Near Novorossiysk Persists as US-Sanctioned LPG Carriers Exit Iran Blacklist — 6 November 2026
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Shadow-Fleet AIS Spoofing Near Novorossiysk Persists as US-Sanctioned LPG Carriers Exit Iran Blacklist — 6 November 2026

Seven sanctioned Russian tankers have been spoofing AIS signals for 90 days to mask voyages from Novorossiysk while US-sanctioned LPG carriers were removed from Iran’s PGSA non-compliance list; the pattern shows enforcement announcements outpacing actual detentions and leaves charterers, agents and crews exposed to unpaid claims and port refusals.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-09: US Strikes Five Iranian Tankers in Hormuz After IRGC Claims Drone Seizure
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Sep 10·Eagle Intelligence Analysis1 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-09: US Strikes Five Iranian Tankers in Hormuz After IRGC Claims Drone Seizure

US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz following reported missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to CENTCOM statements carried by multiple wires. Iran simultaneously claims capture of a US unmanned submarine or drone in the same waterway and has warned of a maritime exclusion zone plus strikes on US Gulf energy assets. Shipping through the chokepoint now faces direct kinetic risk, with some carriers already shifting tonnage toward the Suez Canal. Operators, charterers and insurers must reassess routing and war-risk cover within the next 24 hours. The episode marks the first confirmed US naval strikes on Iranian-flagged tankers in this theater.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-08: Iran Signals Hormuz Exclusion Zone After US Strikes, Disrupting VLCC Routing
Analysis
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Sep 9·Eagle Intelligence Analysis3 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-08: Iran Signals Hormuz Exclusion Zone After US Strikes, Disrupting VLCC Routing

Iran announced plans for a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on its oil facilities and disputed claims of an attack on a US unmanned vessel. The move directly threatens the chokepoint handling roughly one-fifth of global oil trade and forces immediate decisions on tanker routing, war-risk cover and cargo scheduling. Operators face higher premiums and potential diversions while insurers reassess exposure on existing transits. Charterers must weigh supply reliability against contract penalties. Regulators and ports downstream are monitoring for knock-on delays in crude and product flows.

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Iran's Hormuz Exclusion Zone Threatens VLCC Routing and War-Risk Premiums After US Strikes
War Risk
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Sep 8·Eagle Intelligence3 min read

Iran's Hormuz Exclusion Zone Threatens VLCC Routing and War-Risk Premiums After US Strikes

Iran's planned exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, announced days after US strikes on Iranian oil facilities and amid disputed claims of an attack on a US vessel, raises immediate questions about tanker transits, insurance cover and oil supply reliability. The development outranks other market and regulatory items because it directly threatens the chokepoint that moves roughly one-fifth of global oil trade.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-07: Hormuz tanker strikes intensify as US hits Iranian vessels and Tehran signals new exclusion zone
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Sep 8·Eagle Intelligence Analysis1 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-07: Hormuz tanker strikes intensify as US hits Iranian vessels and Tehran signals new exclusion zone

US forces destroyed one Iranian tanker and disabled two others after missile attacks on US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple reports dated 6-7 September. Iran has stated it will announce a new restricted zone outside the strait within days, while claiming its own strike on a US vessel that Washington denies. Asia-US container rates are rising and tanker rates ex-USG are softening amid intensifying port congestion, separate from the Hormuz events. MARINA Advisory 2026-46 extends officer certification upgrade rules for manning agencies and seafarers with immediate effect. Carriers are halting additional Russian port calls as Black Sea risks rise.

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Maritime Regulatory Diff: MARINA Certification Extensions and New IMO Listings, Week of 7 September 2026
Regulatory
Sep 7·Eagle Intelligence3 min read

Maritime Regulatory Diff: MARINA Certification Extensions and New IMO Listings, Week of 7 September 2026

MARINA Advisory No. 2026-46 extends prior rules on officer certification upgrades under Circular MS-2025-02, binding manning agencies and seafarers immediately; other official MARINA and IMO documents were listed this week but contain no published substantive changes or effective dates.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-06: US Strikes Iranian Tankers After Hormuz Missile Attacks
Analysis
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Sep 7·Eagle Intelligence Analysis3 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-06: US Strikes Iranian Tankers After Hormuz Missile Attacks

US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers following IRGC missile attacks on Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian statements claim strikes on six vessels and threaten further closure of the chokepoint. Tanker routing, war-risk premiums and Gulf oil flows face immediate pressure. Owners and charterers must reassess exposure on Hormuz transits within the next 24-48 hours. Pre-positioned fleets and alternative routing decisions now carry direct commercial weight.

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Hormuz Strikes and Retaliation Claims Reshape Tanker Risk This Week
War Risk
Critical
Sep 6·Eagle Intelligence3 min read

Hormuz Strikes and Retaliation Claims Reshape Tanker Risk This Week

US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks on Navy warships, prompting Iranian claims of hitting six vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and threats of further closure. The escalation carries direct consequences for tanker routing, insurance rates and global oil flows through the chokepoint.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-05: Hormuz Traffic Collapse Cuts Jebel Ali Throughput 60 Percent as Strikes Resume
Analysis
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Sep 6·Eagle Intelligence Analysis1 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-05: Hormuz Traffic Collapse Cuts Jebel Ali Throughput 60 Percent as Strikes Resume

US and Iranian strikes have reduced Hormuz transits below pre-conflict levels, with Iranian attacks on at least 13 commercial vessels in August. Jebel Ali has lost nearly 60 percent of its throughput, triggering new surcharges and forcing charterers to reassess Gulf routing. European port strikes at Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Hamburg add separate delays, while South Korea weighs naval deployment under US pressure. The core question is whether crude, products and container flows will sustain rerouting or absorb the shock through insurance and escorts. One immediate decision point is whether charterers lock in alternative tonnage now or wait for de-escalation signals.

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US-Iran Strikes Resume in Hormuz, Squeezing Gulf Traffic and Exposing Charterers to Fresh Passage Risks
War Risk
Critical
Sep 5·Eagle Intelligence3 min read

US-Iran Strikes Resume in Hormuz, Squeezing Gulf Traffic and Exposing Charterers to Fresh Passage Risks

Renewed US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian attacks on at least 13 commercial vessels in August have driven Hormuz transits below pre-conflict volumes, directly cutting Jebel Ali throughput by nearly 60 percent and prompting new surcharges; the central question is whether this escalation forces a sustained rerouting of Gulf crude, products and container flows or remains a short-term insurance shock.

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The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-04: Hormuz Traffic Craters as Attacks Spread and Filipino Crew Exposure Hits 400
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Sep 5·Eagle Intelligence Analysis1 min read

The Daily Eagle Brief — 2026-09-04: Hormuz Traffic Craters as Attacks Spread and Filipino Crew Exposure Hits 400

Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply following repeated attacks and US strikes that ISW assesses have degraded Iranian capabilities in the waterway. War-risk claims have now exceeded $2 billion with incidents reported beyond the strait itself. More than 400 Filipino seafarers are directly affected by the disruptions, and Turkish authorities have detained crews after a collision that sank a cargo ship off Istanbul. No new shadow-fleet designations appeared this week despite ongoing Iranian sanctions pressure. The absence of visible enforcement action raises questions about the practical reach of sanctions while operational risks in Hormuz remain elevated.

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