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'Hellfire' over Iran? US aircraft disables merchant vessel trying to reach Iranian portUS forces disabled a merchant vessel attempting to reach an Iranian port after it ignored over 20 warnings, highlighting a strict maritime ...- Trump punts thorniest Iran challenges in push to reopen HormuzPresident Donald Trump has shifted his strategy in the conflict with Iran, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz — a critical ro...
- Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
- How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning aroundThe US Navy’s blockade of Iran is showing impact, with sanctioned vessels turning back or halting after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Offi...
- Trump deploys 10,000 troops, over 12 warships & more for Hormuz blockade; no ships cross in first 24 hours, says US Central CommandAmerica has initiated a naval blockade around Iranian ports. Over ten thousand American personnel, warships, and aircraft are part of this ...
- DG Shipping directs ports to immediately give concessions to exportersThe Directorate General of Shipping has mandated ports to directly pass on concessions to exporters for Gulf-bound stranded cargo, eliminat...
- Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the wide...
- Shipping braces for carbon tax that fueled US tariffs threatThe United States has voiced strong opposition, threatening tariffs and other measures. Industry insiders anticipate the regulations will p...
- Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shippingNations are meeting in London to decide on new rules for global shipping. These rules aim to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions from s...
- Parliament approves The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025Parliament has given its approval to The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, which aims to broaden the criteria for owning merchant shipping vess...
- FATF report links dual-use equipment seized by India in 2020 to Pakistan's defence agencyIndia confiscated equipment from a ship bound for Pakistan in 2020. The equipment is linked to Pakistan's National Development Complex. Thi...
- India readies a sea change for domestic shipping as well as global shipping through key billsIndia will soon introduce two new shipping bills in parliament. These aim to grow coastal shipping and ease regulations. The bills address ...
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd launches passenger vessel ATAL for Andaman administrationThe ship is built to the highest standards of the Indian Register of Shipping and Lloyds Register of Shipping overseen by the DG Shipping o...
- Centre proposes mandating license for foreign vessels engaged in coastal shipping in IndiaForeign vessels engaged in coastal shipping in India may be required to obtain a license from the Director-General of Shipping, besides bui...
- Can a new ship-recycling law help India regain its status as the world’s top dismantler of vessels?India used to be the world leader in the industry before competition from Bangladesh became too hot to handle.
- Reconsider proposed relief from Act of God to shipowners: Parliamentary panelThe panel said the bill to exempt shipowners in case of pollution damages due to 'Act of God' should be reconsidered as it may result in sh...
- Government introduces bill to amend Merchant Shipping Act in Lok SabhaIf the amendments are approved, all new ships will have to carry a ballast water record book and follow ballast water management procedures.
- Government plans amendments to Merchant Shipping Act, may make vessels listing compulsoryIn the recent past, the government has made it mandatory for all fishermen sailing outside the coastal waters of the nation to carry passpo...
- Merchant Shipping Act amendment Bill introduced in Rajya SabhaA Bill seeking to amend the Merchant Shipping Act was introduced in the Rajya Sabha today to protect marine environment and human health fr...
- Government intends to evacuate 10 MT of wheat; export price of new wheat should be $220/tonneIndia has been absent from the world market for six years. For accelerating exports, market focus has to be shifted from Black Sea to India.
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