- 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...
10 Nov, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Hormuz LNG traffic hits highest in October since Iran war beganOctober exports were the highest since February when the war started and were up from September's corresponding tally of 23 vessels exiting...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
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...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
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...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
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...
08 Nov, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...
06 Nov, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Middle East crude oil premiums tumble to pre-war levels amid ample supplyMiddle Eastern crude exports have increased in September and October, leading to declining spot premiums. Dubai's cash premium to swaps fel...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal outlines plan to double coastal & waterway freight share to 12% by 2047The Indian government is implementing initiatives to double the share of coastal and inland waterway shipping by 2047. The Coastal Cargo Pr...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
Logistics links, shipping services emerge as key drivers for India's maritime growth: ReportIndia’s next phase of maritime growth will depend on improving logistics, inland connectivity and shipping services rather than simply expa...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India's top gas importer sets eyes on US LNG under long-term deal with QatarIndia is seeking US liquefied natural gas through its renewed 20-year supply deal with Qatar, its biggest LNG supplier, as the Iran war dis...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Vizhinjam port receives first import container, marks new milestone
Vizhinjam International Seaport has received its first import container, marking a significant operational milestone. The container was shi...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
In 1905, a transporter bridge opened across England’s River Mersey, carrying up to 300 passengers and horse-drawn wagons in 2½ minutesThe Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge was officially opened in 1905, introducing a groundbreaking means of crossing the River Mersey. This ...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
The age of pirates isn't over: Modern-day Somali raiders are hijacking oil tankers, holding sailors hostage and demanding millions in ransomOn April 21, 2026, armed men hijacked the Honour 25, a diesel tanker, in a swift attack. The crew was held hostage on board, with a ransom ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Houthis strike Aden airport after evacuation warning, halting air traffic in southern YemenYemen's Houthis launched an attack on the Aden airport after issuing evacuation warnings due to escalating violence. Residents reported hea...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
High freight rates narrow Indian refiners’ crude oil choices, squeeze marginsWith freight rates reaching unprecedented levels, Indian refiners are facing escalating crude oil expenses that are eroding their margins. ...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
How Australia built world’s biggest battery-powered ferryThe electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-frie...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.38 AM IST