Seatrade Maritime News’ Marcus Hand and Gary Howard reflect on the month of March, with their highlights from the news in maritime and shipping, from the biggest stories to those that simply piqued their interest.

Ships and ports targeted as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in Middle East war, Star Bulk joins Genco and Diana Shipping takeover battle, and can the IMO’s net zero framework survive?

These are just some of the stories that are covered in the latest episode of Maritime in Minutes.

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• India demand and Panama pipeline positive for VLGCs, says Dorian LPG
• Ships avoid the Strait of Hormuz, tanker hit off Oman
• Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed?
• Strait of Hormuz focus page
• Trump's 'show some guts' comment problematic for shipping
• CMA Shipping focus page
• Strait of Hormuz crisis - a legal perspective
• Three crew believed trapped on Precious Shipping bulker hit in Strait of Hormuz
• Explosions after two tankers struck off Iraq
• Genco rejects Star Bulk-backed Diana Shipping bid
• US calls for abandonment of IMO’s Net Zero Framework
• UK forces given green light to board sanctioned vessels
• Shipowners fear fuel shortages if Iran war continues
• Kuwaiti VLCC on fire after attack off Dubai

Clip of US President Donald Trump announcing strikes on Iran on 28 February courtesy of BBC

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