Iran's IRGC says two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker reportedly struck a ...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
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...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.20 PM 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
EAM Jaishankar discusses Ukraine-Russia conflict solutions amid G20 summitIndia has engaged in discussions with Russia, Europe, and Ukraine regarding the ongoing conflict and its impact. These talks focused on pre...
01 Nov, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Luxury cruise’s ‘Resident Wikipedia’ CEO deletes apology letter to stranded passengers after offering hope of saving its ‘never-ending’ voyageKathy Villalba, CEO of Villa Vie Residences, expressed sincere regret towards Odyssey residents affected by fuel shortages, forced to disem...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Has China achieved a new naval warfare breakthrough? GJ-21 stealth drone reportedly lands on Type 076 warshipChina says its stealth GJ-21 drone has completed its first ship-based take-off and landing aboard the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sich...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier with six Indians targeted in Persian Gulf attack; all crew safeOn October 30, an LNG carrier named M/T AL MAYEDA was targeted in a projectile attack. The vessel carried six Indian seafarers along with a...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
World War III? A ship sank off Bulgaria after a drone attack. Could the Black Sea crisis pull NATO closer to war?World War III warning: The sinking of a cargo ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast has raised fresh questions about how far the Russia-Ukrai...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
‘I am not giving up’: Passengers speak out after luxury cruise ship promising a ‘new way to live’ leaves them stranded in CambodiaPassengers aboard the luxurious Odyssey cruise faced an unexpected stopover in Cambodia due to operational challenges. The cruise's operato...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
US cruise ship that charged up to $120,000 per person leaves around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia, gives them just seven hours to disembarkThe Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship has left around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia as fuel costs continue to rise. After two years of un...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
200 passengers lose their homes at sea as US cruise ship ends global voyage amid rising fuel costsA US residential cruise ship, The Odyssey, has suspended its voyage in Cambodia after a sharp rise in fuel costs made operations financiall...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- India needs to build up shipping capacity to cash in on cheap crude, IOC chairman says
India is facing challenges in effectively utilising discounted crude oil due to inadequte shipping capabilities. The chairman of Indian Oil...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.16 AM IST
Aurora lights up the ice as Captain Crozier’s ship waits in the Arctic darkCaptain Crozier finds himself on his ship, Terror, experiencing an ethereal attack by celestial entities. The temperature is plummeting to ...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST