Maritime Sutra

Activity indicative of Somali-based piracy has re-emerged in the Indian Ocean Region since November 2023. With a renewed escalation observed in April and May 2026, multiple merchant vessels and fishing …

Crude oil tanker Barakah (IMO: 9902615) was struck by two Iranian drones off the coast of Oman on May 4 while transiting regional waters, highlighting ongoing risks to commercial shipping …

The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 84th session with a commitment to rebuild consensus on global shipping emissions, while sounding the alarm over …

Swedish CG & police detained vessel Jin Hui on 03rd May 2026. Master has been arrested by the Swedish authority and vessel is anchored. The Swedish Coast Guard, together with …

The Guardia Civil intercepted cargo ship Arconian in the Atlantic loaded with a large consignment of cocaine, which could rank among the largest seizures. The 23 crew members were arrested …

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom, May 4, to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission, directed by the …

As of May 4, 2026, the U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has established an “enhanced security area” in the Strait of Hormuz to guide ships safely through the region …

Under the new requirements introduced in Pilbara Ports Marine Safety Bulletin PH 02/26, effective 1 May 2026, vessels calling at the Port of Port Hedland are required to comply with …

Are seafarers currently operating in a conflict or warlike environment in the Middle East?The Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters has been designated as a Warlike Operations Area by the …

MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba’s crew offloaded approximately 7,050 pounds of cocaine worth more than $53 million, Monday, at Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of …

Liberia Flag issued a Marine Operations Note informing all shipowners, ship management companies, manning/crewing agents and authorized Liberian filing agents of the ability to verify all Seafarers documents including CRAs …

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through its Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), hereby informs that it is fully aware of the situation involving two Panamanian-flagged container vessels in the …

On Friday 17 April, the French Navy intercepted a flagless sailing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. During the boarding, several suspicious bales were discovered on board. Subsequent control operations led …

The International Negotiating Forum (INF), which represents maritime unions and shipowners, has extended the validity of several military and high-risk zones until May 11, 2026. These include the INF combat …

General cargo with container capacity Ajax, IMO: 8913045, en route to Odesa port for loading of grains, was attacked by Russian drones on 24th April. There was a fire onboard, …

IMO has updated members of the Asia and Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) on ongoing regional activities, including regulatory updates, during the annual APHoMSA meeting, which took place …

US Treasury slapped sanction on nineteen oil tankers and LPG carriers. These vessels are flagged with different Flag state and one of them is identified as flying false flag of …

22 April 2026, Singapore – The Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) welcomes Rio Tinto as a member, marking a significant milestone as the first major charterer to join the …

At the 113th session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which took place from 13 to 17 April in London, a decision was made to develop …

This bulletin describes the speed and navigational restriction zones that vessels must follow in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Government of Canada has established these zones to reduce the …

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a methane oxidation catalyst system* to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The …

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA), in collaboration with the British Tugowners Association (BTA), has released a new circular: “Ship Assist with Tugs – Best Practice Guidelines.” Developed in …

MO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for …

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) wishes to provide an official response to recent public commentary regarding a fishing vessel, the MV Sankofa. This statement provides a detailed timeline of the …

Fully cellular containership Epaminondas (2,478 TEU), IMO: 9153862 was fired upon without warning by an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboat, 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman, in the Strait …

MSC Francesca reportedly had damage to its hull and bridge and was instructed to drop anchor, after attempting to transit Strait of Hormuz on 22 Apr 2026. The vessel was …

Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden deposit ratifications to 2010 HNS Convention. ​Representatives of Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Sweden deposited their instruments of ratification …

IMO Legal Committee approves first international guidelines to deter maritime fraud and misuse of flags. ​IMO’s Legal Committee met from 13 to 17 April 2026 at IMO headquarters in London. …

A joint statement from BIMCO CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, Interferry, World Shipping Council and INTERTANKO reaffirms the industry’s collective support for the International …

A total of 5,958 inspections were carried out in 2025. Out of these 5,958 inspections, 3,072 inspections had deficiencies and the total numbers of deficiencies were 13,962. Serious deficiencies noted …

US Treasury slapped sanction on nine oil tankers and related owners/operators of the vessels. Among the sanctioned tankers six are registered with Panama, one with Palau and two of them …

Pilbara Ports is advising that there will be no diesel supply via pipeline available at the Dampier Cargo Wharf (DCW) effective immediately until further notice. Please take this notice into …

The fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel EVER LENIENT at PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal has been extinguished. Firefighting efforts continued through the night, led by the Singapore …

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued a notice on penalties for non-compliance of prevailing immigration procedures. Since January 2026, ICA has detected five instances in which shipping agents failed …

In 2012, the International Conference on the Safety of Fishing Vessels, held under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), adopted the Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the …

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will enforce a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas effective 1400 UTC on 13 April 2026. This blockade will be enforced in the …

The Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Ballast Water Management was carried out in the Indian Ocean MOU region between 1 September 2025 and 30 November 2025. The CIC was aimed …

Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Advisory 07/2026 and the purpose of this Marine Advisory is to reinforce mandatory safety requirements and operational controls related to electrical hazards aboard Liberian-flagged vessels, …

Hightail link to photos from the inspection: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/QopkEhxG04 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is warning maritime employers that failure to meet minimum standards for seafarers’ living and working conditions …

Emirates Shipping Association has issued a formal statement addressing the escalating threats to merchant and commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The statement reaffirms the right of …

Captain J.C. Anand is widely recognized as a “doyen” and trailblazer of Indian shipping, with a career spanning nearly eight decades that transformed the nation’s maritime industry toward self-reliance passed …

IMO released two supplements for Marpol 2022 edition. This revises Annex I and Appendix of Annex VI. following the amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from …

Global trade grew by $2.5 trillion in 2025, increasing by about 7.5% to a record of $35 trillion Trade in goods drove most of the expansion, growing by about 7% …

PMA revised MMC 404 which contains measures adopted to enhance the performance of the Panamanian Merchant Fleet. THe circular with checklist was initially issued in July 2025 and now the …

In reference to INTERCARGO post Vigilance and Protection of Bulk Carrier Seafarers and shore-based Personnel in the Gulf Region, INTERCARGO remains concerned regarding the continuing conflict in the Gulf region, …

In 2025, numerous vessels arriving in Canada and the United States were found carrying flighted spongy moth complex egg masses, and some were so heavily infested that they were denied …

There were 344 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in Quarter 4 of 2025. Of these, 54 were serious and 3 very serious. In October, 106 reported marine incidents were …

Foreign Ministers updated on IMO actions related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz Since 28 February 2026, IMO has confirmed 21 attacks on commercial ships, with 10 seafarer …

2 April 2026 The vessel resumes its voyage through the Canal… and traffic is flowing normally through it. Adm. Ossama Rabiee, Chairman and Managing Director of the Suez Canal Authority, …

As a reminder, on July 7, 2025, the Ansar Allah movement attacked the Greek cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea, subsequently sinking it. The ship’s crew, including Russian …