Maritime Security & Sanctions: The Arab League urged the UN Security Council to act over attacks on oil tankers in the Arabian Gulf, while the US expanded Iran-related sanctions and boarded the Marshall Islands-registered tanker MT Davina in the Indian Ocean as part of wider enforcement against Iran’s “shadow fleet.” Shipping & Compliance: In Brisbane, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau interim report pointed to delayed emergency assistance as a factor in breakaway incidents during a severe storm at the Port of Brisbane. EU Seafood Rules: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained national authorities in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at keeping tuna at colder thresholds and protecting access for Pacific exporters. Marshall Islands Social & Energy Costs: The RMI Enra universal basic income program continued with a larger quarterly payout, injecting $8.2 million into households amid high fuel, food and transport costs. Regional Shipping Decarbonisation: Pacific transport ministers in Majuro are set to launch the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, weighing a $300 million Green Climate Fund bid for low-carbon vessel demonstrations. Business & Finance (Shipping): Genco and Diana renewed their proxy fight and tender-offer battle, with independent proxy firms backing Genco’s director slate and urging votes on the “WHITE” card. Energy Logistics: A Marshall Islands-registered LNG carrier, Pacific Breeze, faced delays tied to industrial action in Australia, with knock-on effects for loading and exports.