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SJM writes to US envoy over Indian seafarers' killing, seeks probe, compensationIn a heartfelt letter, an RSS affiliate has reached out to the US Ambassador, condemning the tragic deaths of three Indian seafarers result...- India's stance on killing of 3 seafarers is strongest that can be, says Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder SachdevForeign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev believes the killing of three Indian seafarers by US forces constitutes a war crime. He suggests fa...
- Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normalIndustry leaders emphasized the need for a defined framework to ensure safe transit for vessels and seafarers, highlighting the current hig...
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
- Nods for Rs 30,000 crore shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh this month: Minister SonowalIndia plans a major shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh with ₹30,000 crore investment. This move aims to boost the Indian fleet size. Pr...
- Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
- Will Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? US reviews Tehran offer as war stalemate hits oil, shipping and global economyWill Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? The United States is reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait ...
- Iran too holds key 'cards', says Iran's Parliament Speaker GhalibafIran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf cryptically stated Iran holds leverage over US oil demand, equating supply and demand through a mathe...
- Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
- 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 ...
- Countries backing navigation in Strait of Hormuz sending 'right message': IMO chiefThe head of the International Maritime Organization stated that countries defending freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are sendi...
- Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, offers no clarity on peace dealPresident Trump sees positive signs in Iran peace talks. A ceasefire in the Middle East conflict may be extended if a deal is reached by We...
- 'National resistance' shattered enemy dream of Iran's collapse: President PezeshkianPezeshkian asserted that the "enemies'" objective of destabilising Iran had failed, as the Iranian people demonstrated significant "resista...
- "Targeting ships in international waterways unacceptable," says India as IMO condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of HormuzIndia's envoy Vikram Doraiswamy addressed the IMO, stressing seafarer safety and freedom of navigation. He condemned attacks on commercial ...
- Stranded at Sea: Indian seafarers top global abandonment list again in 2024In 2024, 899 Indian seafarers were the most abandoned worldwide, highlighting a critical issue in the maritime industry. The International ...
- Shipping industry body to meet Shripad Naik on issue of shore leave permission for seafarers at Mumbai portThe central government grants such permission to seafarers working aboard ships that visit Jawaharlal Nehru Port. However, sailors aboard s...
- A.P. Moller – Maersk announces India’s first Women Seafarers’ Cadet ProgrammeBy 2027, Maersk aims to increase the proportion of women among the fresh cadets inducted to 50% from a baseline of 7.6% in 2021.
- Unsung heroes of global trade: Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemicThe International Chamber of Shipping estimates that 200,000 are affected by travel restrictions, either stuck at sea or unable to leave ho...
- Maritime Labour Convention to take effect from August next yearHaving met requisite conditions of ratifications as well of tonnage, ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) is now all set to enter int...
- Seafarers' wage revision heading towards court settlementNegotiations for revising Indian seafarers' wages under the aegis of National Maritime Board (NMB) between ship owners and two unions repre...
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