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The U.S. paid $5 million each to keep 60 commercial ships under its flag in 2018; Defence can call on every vessel during war or a national emergencyIn March 2018, the US government approved a $300 million program to support commercial vessels for defense strategies. This Maritime Securi...
Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel despite US blockade, data showsIran has managed to export limited liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel despite ongoing US naval blockades. The Iranian methodology involve...
Jindal Steel arm commissions Phase-I cargo terminal in OdishaJindal Steel commissioned a 12.5 million tonne cargo terminal in Odishas's Paradip as part of its larger ₹ 3,400 crore investment project. ...
US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official saysDiscussions are ongoing regarding potential sanctions relief on shadow fleet vessels transporting legal oil and products. Companies would n...
4,700-year-old shipwreck near Kekova island offers insights into ancient seafaringArchaeological discoveries beneath the sea can provide valuable insights regarding ancient trade, technology and daily life. Amphorae recov...
Lionel Messi's new 88-foot yacht boasts 2,000 horsepower, 4 guest cabins and a jet ski garage; how it links to his $11 million Florida mansionLionel Messi has ordered an 88-foot Sunreef ULTIMA 88 luxury catamaran, being built in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The yacht features 2,000 horsep...
Attacks in Strait of Hormuz reach highest level since start of US Iran war, security data showsAt least ten vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid ongoing conflict. Four vessels were struck on Tuesday whi...
Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources sayThe Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. The ve...
Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote: OfficialsIran has begun using new offensive tactics against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters. This strategy aims to limit oil shipp...
Iran-US War to escalate before US midterm elections in November? Experts claim Tehran's new tactics to control Strait of HormuzIran-US War: US President Donald Trump has been weighing next steps against Iran, but has said he will not attack again before the vote. Th...
India-Iran NSAs hold conversation amid fresh incidents in Hormuz Strait; Saudi situationIndia and Iran's National Security Advisers exchanged views on regional tensions following Houthi attacks and maritime security concerns. T...
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysOn Tuesday, drones targeted two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria, causing significant damage and injuries. Rescuers successfully evacuat...
Oman tanker attack: Union seeks 'urgent status update' on two Indian seafarers missing after drone strikeTwo Indian seafarers, Bir Bahadur Yadav and Amit Singh, are missing following a recent drone attack. The drone strike on MT Petro Dolphin o...
MEA condemns attacks on two vessels in Hormuz region, calls for de-escalationThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. MT Petro Dolphin and MT Valther...
A 400-acre island built from Tampa Harbor dredging became a nesting refuge for birds decades laterIn the late 1970s, engineers expanded Tampa Bay by developing an island from dredged materials. This man-made island has since become a cru...
US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockadeA US military fighter jet disabled the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica after it violated a naval blockade. This action occurred in the Gulf...
22 Indian crew safe after drone attack on Panama-flagged tanker off SharjahUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard the MT GEM NO. 2 are safe. The vessel was targeted in a dro...
23 Indian seafarers reported safe after Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker off Russian coastA Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying an Indian crew caught fire off Russia's Black Sea coast following a Ukrainian drone attack, with all...
MEA condemns Black Sea attack that killed two seafarers, expresses grave concern over strikes on commercial shippingIndia has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV that resulted in two fatalities. All three Indian nationals aboar...
All three Indians safe after commercial vessel attacked in Black Sea; 2 foreign nationals killedA commercial vessel named MV ROYAD MAMMADOV was attacked in the Black Sea, resulting in casualties. Three Indian nationals were among the c...