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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...
The Andaman Islands could be India's next big trade trump cardIndia is focusing on strengthening the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' strategic maritime role for regional trade. The upcoming Andaman Dialog...
NSA Ajit Doval speaks to Iranian counterpart Rezaei on latest regional developmentsAjit Doval, the National Security Adviser of India, spoke with Dr. Mohsen Rezaei from Iran. They discussed various regional and internation...
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...
Two Indians missing, 9 rescued as drone attacks oil tanker off Oman coastA drone attack occurred on the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing. Nine other crew members were rescued and...
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...
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol findsIn August, Taiwanese defense forces detected a Chinese militia vessel cruising near Taiwan's Pacific coastline, accompanied by two other sh...
India, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz, regional securityIndia and Oman held discussions on their bilateral relations during the 15th round of the Strategic Consultative Group. The meeting covered...
US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closureUS Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy...
Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran warAttacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 1...
A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trapIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left ...
Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyersMiddle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional meth...
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...
Sri Lanka Navy apprehends nine Rameswaram fishermen, seizes boat near NeduntheevuNine fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy after allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. The incident has cause...
Bimal Patel sworn in as judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the SeaIndian jurist Bimal Patel has officially taken charge as a judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg. P...
Rs 3,000 crore drugs seized from Iranian boat in Arabian Sea; 5 Pak nationals detainedThe Indian Coast Guard conducted an operation on September 25, resulting in the seizure of significant drugs. Five Pakistani nationals were...
4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
DGMA extends validity of seafarer competency certificates amidst continuing Gulf crisisThis decision comes due to continued maritime security issues in West Asia and surrounding regions. Indian seafarers on vessels may face is...