A battle has been taking place at sea, one that heightens the risk to vessels and seafarers.

Last Saturday, Israeli officials blamed Iran after a fire broke out on the 8,704-teu CSAV Tyndall (built 2014) as the containership travelled across the Indian Ocean.

TradeWinds news editor Eric Martin. Photo: TradeWinds Events

Initial reports suggested that the vessel may have been targeted by an unknown weapon because of its connection to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.