BEIRUT – Renewed attacks on oil tankers and energy infrastructure in the Middle East have raised marine security concerns, amid expectations for regional de-escalation. An estimated 37 ships were assaulted in October, the highest monthly total since the conflict began, with recent occurrences near Oman resulting in tanker fires and oil leaks. Continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz may impact global petroleum supplies, raise shipping prices, and highlight the necessity of maritime pollution control and waste management services.
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(Source: Reuters; The Sun)