AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation & Hormuz Shipping: Oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz have slowed to near standstill as the US and Iran exchange strikes, pushing insurers and ship operators to reassess risk and routes. Maritime Safety & Oman’s Role: Oman reiterated its commitment to freedom of navigation at the IMO Council, while UKMTO warned of “deliberate hostile acts” in the strait and Iran signalled it will set transit rules. Oman Shipping/Legal Fallout: Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship hit near Oman in March filed a lawsuit in Bangkok, alleging unsafe routing and unfair dismissal. Oman Business Moves: Asyad Shipping ordered six MR product tankers in a $308m deal, and OQ agreed to divest its stake in Majis Industrial Services to a Rakiza/IV3 Aqua consortium. Green Energy & Investment: Kanadevia partnered with Oman’s Bahwan Engineering to develop green hydrogen projects. Regional Finance & Fraud: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light led to 5,811 arrests and $293m seized, with Oman using I-GRIP to block a $6.6m scam transfer. Oman-Jordan Capital Link: Oman and Jordan launched a $100m joint investment company to fund priority sectors.
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