Rubio urges nations to 'step up' on Strait of Hormuz securityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with G7 foreign ministers in Paris regarding Iranian attacks on shipping. He called for nations to en...
Endless wars must give way to end of war: MEA emphasises PM Modi's message on India's engagement with Russia, UkraineIndia has conveyed proposals to Russia and Ukraine aimed at restoring peace in the region. These ideas include ensuring the safety of comme...
- Vanishing vessels and missing sailors: The Iran war's human cost at sea
Naveen Kumar's mother, V. Pandiselvi, has not heard from her son for over six months. Kumar and five other crew members disappeared while o...
SS United States to be sunk to create an artificial reef: Depth, dive requirements and when visitors can explore the wreckA 990-foot ocean liner called the SS United States will soon be sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast. This ship, which was once the fastest ocean ...
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concernsChina is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure...
- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
At once (as was also customary) the terrace of Fort Saint-Jean was thronged with onlookers, because the arrival of a ship is always a great...
IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risksThe move marks a potential shift in the company's shipping strategy, which has traditionally relied on a mix of time-charter and voyage-cha...
Russia says hit power substations in Ukraine and three ships in Black SeaRussia conducted overnight strikes that reportedly targeted three cargo vessels linked to Ukrainian military supplies. The vessels were str...
IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risksIndian Oil Corporation aims to enhance control over its energy supply chain by acquiring crude oil carriers and LPG vessels. The company is...
UAE rescues 22 crew members after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of OmanUAE Coast Guard successfully rescued 22 crew members of Arab nationality from a burning cargo ship. The operation was initiated after the c...
US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockadeU.S. Central Command disabled a ship flagged by St. Kitts after it attempted to leave Iranian waters. This action follows multiple warnings...
In 2025, the 867-ton Spirit of Norfolk was sunk off Florida’s Okaloosa County coast; the former dinner cruise ship now rests 128 feet underwaterIn June 2022, the Spirit of Norfolk, a dinner cruise vessel, suffered a devastating fire and was declared unusable. Following a period of s...
Yemen's Houthis granting ships safe passage via email: ReportYemen's Iran-backed Houthis have established a system for vessels to request safe passage through email. They declared a blockade against S...
Iran lifts Hormuz transit curbs for ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, could ease pressure on India’s oil and gas supplyIran has announced the lifting of transit restrictions for vessels from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar. This decision aims to enhance region...
South Carolina used 50 retired shipping containers to create two artificial reefs in 2005; the containers were prepared to provide shelter for marine lifeOff the coast of South Carolina, the innovative use of steel shipping containers as artificial reefs is becoming increasingly popular. By r...
Iran says Indian ships exempt from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, urges military to consider Qatar peace proposalIran has exempted Indian vessels from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, along with ships from China, Iraq, and Qatar. The exemption aim...
MRPL boosts delivered oil buying as Iran war raises shipping risksMangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd plans to increase crude oil purchases on a delivered basis. This strategy aims to reduce shipping...