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Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Update: Iran is reportedly moving to formalize a state-run transit-toll system under a new Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with payments described as reaching up to $2 million per transit and shifting into Chinese yuan and Bitcoin—while six India-flagged ships transited inbound in a coordinated cluster after bilateral engagement. Shipping & Security: The U.S. continues to tighten pressure on Iran’s shadow maritime network, including reports of a seized Iran-linked tanker in the Indian Ocean, as Russia’s drone attacks near Odesa also hit a Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned bulk carrier. Marshall Islands Spotlight: The RMI Ship Registry just marked 22 straight years of QUALSHIP 21 recognition from the U.S. Coast Guard, reinforcing its safety record. Local Human Impact: A new Pacific-focused push links violence against women to climate and disaster conditions, warning that when storms hit, protection systems often fail right when people need them most. Business Watch: Star Bulk posted strong Q1 results and a $0.50 dividend, while Stella Bulk is moving into containers with new orders.
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