Three crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data showsCrude oil tankers are taking precautions to avoid Iranian attacks. Vessels are switching off trackers when exiting the Strait of Hormuz. Th...
11 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources sayU.S. forces seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska near the Gulf of Oman, citing suspected carriage of dual-use goods that could ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockadeUS-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highl...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
BEML to jointly develop marine cranes with South Korea’s HD HyundaiBEML Limited is joining forces with South Korean companies HD KSOE and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. They will design, develop, and ma...
05 Dec, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Shanghai unveils green shipping plan as new emissions rules loomChina is stepping up competition with Asia’s bunkering hub of Singapore ahead of a decarbonisation plan that’s expected from the Internatio...
05 Nov, 2024, 10.18 AM IST
World container shipping rates keep rising amid port congestionInflation is easing globally except for soaring cargo costs on high seas, with spot rates for shipping containers to US and Europe tripling...
17 Jun, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
China to conduct military activities in East China Sea on May 1-9Military activities will be carried out in a part of the East China Sea from local time 7:00 a.m. on May 1 to 9:00 a.m. on May 9, the Shang...
30 Apr, 2024, 08.45 AM IST
China, Pakistan navies to conduct live-fire drills off Shanghai coastThe joint exercise aims to enhance defence cooperation, exchange expertise and experience, deepen the traditional friendship between the tw...
11 Jul, 2022, 08.47 PM IST
With eye on Indian Ocean, China and Pakistan kick off naval, air drills to jointly deal with maritime threatsThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and the Pakistan Navy, will hold the joint naval exercise in maritime and aerial spaces off...
11 Jul, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
Pakistan inducts China-made multi-role frigate in its navyPakistan on Monday inducted a China-made multi-role frigate and 10 helicopters provided by Qatar in its navy as part of efforts to strength...
24 Jan, 2022, 09.42 PM IST
Iran, China and Russia hold naval drills in north Indian OceanThe drills will include various tactical exercises such as rescuing a burning vessel, releasing a hijacked vessel, and shooting at air targ...
21 Jan, 2022, 12.34 PM IST
26/11 Mumbai attack-like terror incidents a major worry for China's PLA NavyAccording to China's military strategy, PLA Navy will enhance its capabilities for strategic deterrence and counterattack, maritime manoeuv...
03 Jul, 2015, 02.52 PM IST
China to play bigger international role: Chinese Blue bookAn English version of the blue book will be published next month. The CIIS is the think-tank of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
02 Apr, 2015, 09.46 PM IST
India, China, Pakistan naval ships hold rare exercisesCodenamed 'Maritime Cooperation - 2014', the multilateral maritime exercises were organised by People's Liberation Army (PLA) for the first...
23 Apr, 2014, 04.13 PM IST
China commissions patrol ship to protect 'marine sovereignty'China has launched its largest and "most advanced" patrol vessel as part of its efforts to assert "marine sovereignty" amid escalating disp...
30 Jul, 2012, 12.38 PM IST
- China should form maritime coop forum with India, US
China should form a maritime cooperation forum with India and US to focus on maritime border security management.
03 Jun, 2012, 08.59 PM IST
- China claims fourth largest maritime flee
China has the fourth largest maritime fleet in the world, and five ports have entered the world's top 10 in terms of throughputs, according...
04 Aug, 2008, 12.40 AM IST