Indonesia has said that Iranian oil tankers moving through its waters are doing so legally under international maritime law, even as the vessels reportedly passed through areas affected by a …
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The chemical tanker CS Anthem has exited the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the second U.S.-flagged commercial vessel to leave the region under military protection since tensions escalated earlier this year. …
Iran has introduced a new system to regulate ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, making it mandatory for vessels to obtain permission before entering one of the world’s most …
Spanish authorities have intercepted a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean carrying the country’s largest-ever cocaine shipment, with the total amount estimated to be between 35 and 40 tonnes. The operation …
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a new resolution at the United Nations Security Council, warning Iran that it could face sanctions or other measures if it …
At least 10 civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 5. Speaking at the …
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused a military operation meant to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been progress in talks with Iran. The operation, …
Tankers account for 36.9% of the global fleet by deadweight tonnage, making them the single largest category of commercial shipping by carrying capacity. Over 4000 tanker ships transport 2 billion …
A cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO said it received the …
Video: Pakistan Navy Assists Stranded Indian Vessel MV Gautam In Arabian Sea After Technical Failure
The Pakistan Navy assisted an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel, MV Gautam, after it became stranded in the Arabian Sea due to a technical failure, according to official statements …
Italian prosecutors have found that the sinking of the sailing superyacht Bayesian off Sicily in August 2024 was likely caused by crew actions rather than severe weather, according to findings …
A container vessel operated by Maersk Line sustained structural damage after colliding with a feeder ship at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on Friday morning, according to port officials …
Iran on Monday said it forced a US naval vessel to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz after firing missiles near the southern port of Jask, but the United States …
The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian-flagged container ship MV Touska to Pakistan, where arrangements are underway to send them back to Iran. Pakistan’s Ministry of …
Authorities in Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed on a final plan to remove the grounded container ship MSC Baltic III, with the vessel set to be cut into sections and …
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on an ADNOC-operated crude oil tanker as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. According to ADNOC Logistics …
Herbosch-Kiere N.V. and Multraship Salvage B.V. have lifted the inland vessel SOLA GRATIA from the River Scheldt on Sunday, 3 May, after it sank in mid-April near Antwerp. The lifting …
Danish shipping major A.P. Moller-Maersk has confirmed that its U.S.-flagged roll-on/roll-off vessel Alliance Fairfax safely exited the Persian Gulf on May 4 under U.S. military escort. The vessel, operated by …
A fire broke out on a cargo vessel operated by HMM after an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, with authorities now working to determine what caused …
A damaged Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, has been anchored off Libya’s eastern coast after drifting across the central Mediterranean for nearly two months, according to satellite imagery and maritime …
The United States military said on May 4 that it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted cruise missiles and drones fired by Iran as it tried to stop a …
Rhode-Island Based company, Textron Systems Corporation, is going to deliver several TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to the U.S. Navy. The U.S Navy wanted small, low-cost and easily deployable USVs …
A bulk carrier sailing near Iran’s coast in the Strait of Hormuz reported being attacked by multiple small craft, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident …
Iran is considering using trained dolphins equipped with mines to target US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The idea is …
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack across Russia on Sunday, striking the Baltic Sea oil export hub at Primorsk port and hitting multiple vessels, including oil tankers and naval ships. …
The Philippine Coast Guard said four Chinese vessels were carrying out marine scientific research in waters claimed by the Philippines without permission and warned that it would send aircraft and …
Yemen’s coast guard said on Saturday that an oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Shabwa province by a group of unidentified armed men. According to the coast guard, …
An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two foreign activists who were arrested after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted in international waters near Greece. Spanish national …
Sweden’s Coast Guard on Sunday boarded and took control of a tanker suspected to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. The ship, named Jin Hui, was …
Rhode-Island Based company, Textron Systems Corporation, is going to deliver several TSUNAMI Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) to the U.S. Navy. The U.S Navy wanted small, low-cost and easily deployable USVs …
Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on board the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius, according to health authorities and the ship’s …
An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a rare movement at a time when ship traffic in the region has almost stopped due …
The United States has begun a new operation called “Project Freedom” on May 4, 2026, to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds of vessels and …
Abu Dhabi has started testing AI-powered driverless patrol boats as part of its efforts to improve maritime safety and law enforcement across its inland waterways. The 7-metre autonomous vessels are …
The U.S Navy’s program to build its newest class of ballistic missile submarines is nearing a key milestone in 2028 with the expected delivery of the USS District of Columbia …
U.S President Donald Trump has said that blocking Iranian ports and redirecting ships destined to the country has proved to be extremely profitable for his government. He said, “It’s a …
China Classification Society has completed the construction survey and certification of “Ningyuan Diankun,” describing it as the world’s largest pure electric intelligent seagoing vessel and China’s first high-end ship of …
India has added another indigenous warship to its fleet with the delivery of stealth frigate Mahendragiri to the Indian Navy. The vessel was handed over on April 30 at Mazagon …
The United States has imposed new sanctions on a network linked to Iran’s oil trade, targeting a China-based terminal operator, vessel management companies, and financial intermediaries involved in handling oil …
Marine Environment Protection Committee “back on track” towards consensus on global shipping emissions The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a …
The United States has warned shipping companies that any payment made to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sanctions, even if the money is …
At least 44 Iranian seafarers have been killed since the start of the United States-Israel conflict involving Iran, according to the country’s merchant marine union, which has raised the issue …
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) formally adopted the world’s largest emission control area (ECA) in the North-East Atlantic Ocean, establishing stricter emissions limits for ships operating in one …
U.S President Donald Trump has said that blocking Iranian ports and redirecting ships destined to the country has proved to be extremely profitable for his government. He said, “It’s a …
On 29 April 2026, the Orient Express Corinthian was officially named in Saint-Nazaire, France. As the world’s largest sailing yacht, the 220-metre vessel combines French luxury with cutting-edge decarbonization technology. …
U.S Navy’s aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), completed sea trials ahead of schedule and returned to the fleet after a 15-month overhaul. The nuclear-powered warship, which displaces …
Ukrainian forces have struck a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea, according to Ukraine’s General Staff on April 29. The tanker, identified as …
The wreckage of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, lost during World War I with all 131 people on board, has been located more than a century after it sank …
India is planning to strengthen its shipping sector with a focus on self-reliance. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the country is working on adding 62 …
French authorities have carried out a detailed underwater mission to study one of the deepest shipwrecks ever recorded in their territorial waters, using advanced robotic technology to map and recover …
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