Houthis target tanker with ballistic missile, forcing vessel to turn back
Attack marks second claimed by Yemen-based militant group in a day
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OPA ’90 and Deepwater Horizon: A Law That Worked Better than Anyone Could Have Imagined
A few months ago, I authored an article for Marine News focused on just one of the many successful features of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA 90,” Pub. L. No. 101-380 (1990)) — Alaska’s regional citizen advisory councils (RCACs). The Prince……
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The Potential Benefits of a Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council for Our Gulf Coast Energy Industry
When the EXXON VALDEZ ran aground in Prince William Sound on March 24, 1989, it was an action-forcing event that led to what was the most substantial overhaul of our federal oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response regime in the Nation’s histor…
Iran, Oman Agree on Coordinates of Hormuz Route
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran’s Foreign Ministry…
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Black Sea Attacks Strain Global Commodity Flows
A surge in attacks on ships, ports and export terminals in the Black Sea is disrupting global supplies of grain and oil, turning the region into the latest strategic trade chokepoint to be hit by escalating conflict.The Black Sea is a vital route for s…
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