Marine Insight

Two commercial vessels were attacked in separate incidents off Yemen’s coast in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday and early Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. In …

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors, including the ship’s master, in a cocaine trafficking case involving 31.5 kilograms of cocaine found on a merchant vessel at Apapa port …

The Indian Navy will commission three warships together in Kolkata in the third week of June, in a rare simultaneous induction of frontline vessels spanning surface warfare, anti-submarine operations and …

A safety incident on Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Atlantic rig has led UK regulators to issue an improvement notice after identifying a “significant risk of harm” to workers. The incident happened …

More than 562 Indian sailors have been stranded for 107 days aboard 13 Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to shipping and official …

India said on Tuesday that 16 ships carrying fertiliser cargoes bound for the country are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global trade. Bandana …

Anemoi Marine Technologies (‘Anemoi’) and several industry partners have concluded a joint development project (JDP) that integrates Anemoi’s Rotor Sails – comprising two folding, EX‑rated units – into the design …

Shipping companies, operators and charterers remain hesitant to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S and Iran have announced will fully reopen, following the signing of an agreement between …

The U.K. and France plan to deploy a multinational naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz to clear naval mines and secure the waterway for commercial vessels. For London and …

Three people were killed after a supply boat sank off Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal on Friday morning following a collision with a landing craft. The Maritime and Port Authority of …

A Russian captain and an Azerbaijani crew member of a cargo ship named Fitburg have been found guilty of damaging two underwater telecommunications cables connecting Finland and Estonia. They have …

China has deployed an AI-driven robotic system to handle complex marine welding work for offshore oil and gas rigs at a smart manufacturing hub in Tianjin. The robot system has …

The U.S and Iran have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) digitally to pause the war in the Middle East. The official document would be signed in person in …

An India-bound liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, Disha, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz following reports of a preliminary understanding between the United States and Iran that has eased …

The United States military said it issued nearly 60 verbal warnings and carried out multiple aerial shows of force before striking a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman, an …

Statement on the peace agreement announced between the United States and Islamic Republic of Iran. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes with great satisfaction …

The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed the peace deal digitally, signalling that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon. However, according to maritime security sources, clearing the naval mines …

The final version of the agreement between the United States and Iran may allow Tehran to collect fees related to maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a …

British forces boarded and intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel on Sunday, marking the first UK-led operation against a vessel accused of …

The U.S Navy plans to reduce the number of sailors involved in the Refuelling and Overhaul operations of its Nimitz-class Supercarrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN-75), which is scheduled to begin …

The U.S. has told India that violation of its Hormuz blockade and the transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated. India strongly condemned the U.S missile strike on the …

The U.S. Navy has set up two new commands at the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia. This would lay the groundwork for Submarine Rotational Force-West …

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities, a move that could lead to the reopening of the …

A BlueRights training programme held at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute in Malta has highlighted one of the most pressing challenges in international law: how to protect people at …

An Indian seafarer has died after falling ill aboard the tanker MT Celestial near Oman, with Indian authorities now working to bring his body back home. The deceased has been …

A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and started a fire at a sea terminal in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Saturday, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. The attack …

A 38-year-old Indian national has been arrested after British authorities intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel during what the UK described as its first operation …

India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) recently published a circular advising maritime recruitment agencies, shipping companies and other placement firms to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones until …

All 14 Indian crew members aboard the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 were rescued after the vessel suffered an engine failure and later sank off the coast of …

The National Maritime Council (NMC), a Philippine agency created by President Marcos Jr. to strengthen the country’s maritime security, strongly defended Defence Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. after China placed …

Indian authorities coordinated with the U.S Navy to carry out a search and rescue operation in the Northern Arabian Sea after receiving a distress call from a dhow carrying 14 …

U.S-Iran war might come to an end soon, as both parties signalled that they had reached an agreement which would be signed in the coming days. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas …

U.S Navy guided 20 crude oil tankers through the volatile Strait of Hormuz on some nights, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum claimed. He added that a few among the escorted vessels …

The captain of a shadow fleet oil tanker pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Washington, after he was caught following a weeks-long chase by the U.S. Coast Guard …

Two U.S. defense technology companies, Saronic and Castelion, have announced plans to launch a hypersonic missile from an unmanned surface vessel. Under the partnership, Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic system will be …

Patnala Suresh, an Indian marine engineer, had last spoken to his wife with a promise that he would return home safely and they would celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary together …

Canada has officially started construction of its first River-class destroyer at Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax yard. The keel-laying ceremony for the future HMCS Fraser was held on Friday and brought together …

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday dismissed reports that the Indian-crewed tanker Liaki Freedom had come under attack off the coast of Oman, saying all crew members onboard …

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, calling the alleged action “totally unacceptable.” Iran has rejected …

India on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks for the second time in less than 48 hours to protest attacks by US forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has teamed up with leading Korean shipbuilding, marine services and nuclear research organisations to advance the development of a nuclear‑assisted car carrier concept. LR is working with …

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status and could operate under a new framework if a proposed agreement between …

Two foreign cargo ships sailing through Ukraine’s maritime corridor in the Black Sea were damaged in a Russian drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials. Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa …

Container shipping rates have risen sharply in recent months as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt energy markets, increase marine fuel costs and put pressure …

The family of Aditya Sharma, a 23-year-old Indian deck cadet who was killed aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, has demanded a high-level investigation into …

The Indian Navy has safely recovered an unexploded missile warhead from the Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life after carrying out a complex explosive ordnance disposal operation. According …

11 Indian seafarers have been ordered to pay a fine of $6 million in total, after a Nigerian court found them guilty of smuggling cocaine into the country, according to …

India is on ‘highest’ alert to protect seafarer lives in the Middle East, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement, a few hours after the deaths …

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas to the family, continuing the evolution of the Icon Class lineup designed to deliver the best family vacation experiences. After nearly …

Norway has begun construction of the world’s first ship tunnel, which will span 1.7 km and accommodate ships with a maximum width of 16 m and a draft of 12 …