Maybe China could be the calming voice in all this madness?
They have an interests in keeping the Hormuz open and trade flowing world wide:
Everyone does.
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Trump was warned but did not listen. This is a war of Trump and Bibi’s choosing. As his former Sec. of Defense retired Gen. James Mattis has said Trump listens to no one. Everyone knows Trump does not attend national security briefings as every president before him has done. He leaves negotiations in the ME to his son in law Kushner who is in business with the Saudis and could not get a security clearance in Trump’s first term. This is the the beginning of the end of the US’s rein as world leader. Britain had their 100 years which came to an end due to military and colonial over reach. Now it is the US’s turn to realize their time is up and all due their own actions. A trillion dollars a year for the Dept of War but you cannot provide healthcare for your own people as most developed countries do?. Whatta you expect?
People only put up with so much BS.
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In this episode, we examine the impact of significant disruptions in shipping operations due to the escalating conflict in the Gulf region.
Seatrade Maritime News Editor Marcus Hand speaks with maritime lawyer Menelaus Kouzoupis, Partner with Stephenson Harwood, who provides insights into the legal implications for shipowners navigating these turbulent times. From the de facto closure of the Straits of Hormuz to the skyrocketing war risk insurance premiums, this discussion sheds light on the complex challenges faced by the shipping industry amidst geopolitical tensions.
The conversation covers
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The current situation
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Is the Strait of Hormuz closed?
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The impact on insurance premiums
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Vessels stranded in the Gulf – who pays?
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Can a shipowner refuse to sail?
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The risks to vessels stranded in the region
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The difficult situation faced by crew
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The possibility of naval escorts
Listen now to hear more about all of these crucial topics
Sorry, fell asleep.
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Well, that’s a load of bollocks to start with; since when has ‘Seafarer safety’ ever, ever been the top of shipping executives concerns?
They will only ever worry when they start to run out of them.
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Since as long as I remember for PR purposes and virtue signalling.
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In addition to the main gCaptain site article…
…here is the Al Jazeera explanation (long & detailed but worth reading…)
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I thought you were keeping the alarm?? Anyway, welcome to the club!
Source: https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/03/26/advantage-iran?
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Fwiw (dyodd)
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Here is the background and some thoughts on why USA can NOT end it easily:
Who is this “Professor Jiang”?:
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/who-is-jiang-xueqin-professor-behind-viral-trump-iran-prediction-11170722
There are other thoughts as well:
And there is another side to every story. Hear it here directly from the horses mouth:
PS: Hope you’ll managed to stay awake through the whole ordeal.
(It can obviously be difficult for some)