tanker security program


Monday, March 2, 2026
The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
News

U.S.-Flagged Tanker Security Program Ship ‘Stena Imperative’ Hit in Bahrain, Shipyard Worker Killed

A Crowley-managed product tanker was struck by projectiles while berthed at the Port of Bahrain early Monday, killing one shipyard worker and injuring two

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 6377

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz waterway as Iran conflict threatens Persian Gulf crude exports
Maritime Security

Will Trump’s Iran Strikes Break the Global Oil Market?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Persian Gulf are disrupting oil exports from a region that supplies 20% of global

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 2793

Monday, February 9, 2026
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
News

MARAD Warns Ships After Iranian Attempt to Board U.S. Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a new security advisory after Iranian forces threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, warning

February 9, 2026
Total Views: 3983

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Stena Imperative Incident Underscores Rising Security Risk in the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces confronted the US-flagged tanker Stena Imperative in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a US Navy escort response and

February 4, 2026
Total Views: 1928

Thursday, August 28, 2025
CS Anthem tanker
Defense

CS Anthem Joins Tanker Security Program, Replacing Collision-Damaged Stena Immaculate

Crowley Stena Marine Solutions has received approval from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to operate the CS Anthem tanker under the Tanker Security

August 28, 2025
Total Views: 1700

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Crowley-managed Stena Imperative crew conduct a CONSOL with a Military Sealift Command ship
Defense

Stena Imperative Crew Earns CONSOL Certification from Military Sealift Command

The crew of the Crowley-managed Stena Imperative has achieved CONSOL (consolidated cargo operations) certification from Military Sealift Command, marking a

August 26, 2025
Total Views: 1299

Monday, March 10, 2025
TSP in the Spotlight: Stena Immaculate Incident and the Strategic Importance of the Tanker Security Program
Shipping

TSP in the Spotlight: Stena Immaculate Incident and the Strategic Importance of the Tanker Security Program

The U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, a participant in the Maritime Administration’s Tanker Security Program (TSP), was struck by the containership

March 10, 2025
Total Views: 1935

Photo from social media showing flames aboard the US flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate
Incidents

US-Flagged Oil Tanker ‘Stena Immaculate’ In Flames Off UK After Collision

Off the East Yorkshire coast, a grave incident is unfolding where the U.S.-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate loaded with jet fuel, a ship

March 10, 2025
Total Views: 8116

Friday, November 15, 2024
U.S. Maritime Industry Leader Proposes Innovative Funding Plan for Expanded Domestic Tanker Fleet
Shipping

U.S. Maritime Industry Leader Proposes Innovative Funding Plan for Expanded Domestic Tanker Fleet

In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Sam Norton, CEO of Overseas Shipholding Group, has outlined a compelling proposal to bolster the U.S. maritime industry,

November 15, 2024
Total Views: 2795

Monday, February 26, 2024
Houthi stand on beach after ship attack
Shipping

Houthis Keeping Up Pressure with Near Miss on US-Flagged Tanker Security Program Ship

By Jonathan Saul and Mohamed Ghobari LONDON/ADEN, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis fired a missile that likely targeted the Torm Thor in the

February 26, 2024
Total Views: 3266

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
oil tanker
Defense

MARAD Announces Full Enrollment in Maritime and Tanker Security Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced its Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Tanker Security Program

October 17, 2023
Total Views: 2099

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
File photo of a product tanker underway at sea
Shipping

Enlisting Domestic Carriers Critical to Enhancing Navy Sealift

By Ira Breskin NEW YORK – The Pentagon needs to enlist more domestic carriers to provide guaranteed and essential logistical support for Navy operations,

October 11, 2023
Total Views: 2149

Monday, September 25, 2023
Maersk Tanker Underway
Defense

Maersk Backs Away From US Military Contracts

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In a world where the Pacific is becoming a cauldron of geopolitical tensions and Russia’s actions in Ukraine highlight the

September 25, 2023
Total Views: 18393

Monday, September 18, 2023
The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Military Sealift Command Awards Tanker Charters

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded contracts for the time charter of three U.S.-flag tankers that are also enrolled in the U.S.

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 5527

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

MARAD Enrolls First Nine Ships in New Tanker Security Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the enrollment of the first nine ships in the 10-ship Tanker Security

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 3149

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Crowley-Managed Stena Bulk Tankers Picked for MARAD’s Tanker Security Program

Three Crowley-managed tankers have been chosen by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to participate in the Tanker Security Program (TSP), aimed at

May 17, 2023
Total Views: 3014

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Navy oiler tanker at night
Merchant Marine

Replenishing Controversy: The US Navy’s New Tanker Program

By John Konrad (gCaptain) A Congressional Research Study update by Ronald O’Rourke shows the US Navy has earmarked $8.8 million in research and

April 20, 2023
Total Views: 7076

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
File photo of a product tanker underway at sea
Shipping

OSG Tankers Picked for MARAD’s Tanker Security Program

Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has been awarded operating agreements for three of its internationally-trading vessels under the Maritime

April 12, 2023
Total Views: 3074

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Aircraft Carrier Underway Replenishment with oiler
Navy

The US Navy Needs Tankers: A Crisis In Capability

By Captain Stephen M. Carmel (CIMSEC) The Department of Defense is projected to need on the order of one hundred tankers of various sizes in the event of a

January 25, 2023
Total Views: 20899

Monday, March 21, 2022
American Sealift Capacity Gets Much-Needed Booster Shot with Addition of 12 Ships
Shipping

American Sealift Capacity Gets Much-Needed Booster Shot with Addition of 12 Ships

President Biden’s $1.5 trillion federal spending bill includes funds for ten tankers and two cable layers to be added to the U.S. Maritime

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 3461