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
Qatari LNG tanker attacked in Gulf amid Iran-US conflict, state media reportsA Qatari tanker has been attacked with "unidentified objects" while transiting Gulf waters, the country's state news agency reported Sunday...
01 Nov, 2026, 01.35 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
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
‘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
India woos South Korea, Cyprus to boost shipbuilding and maritime sectorUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal engaged South Korean and Cypriot maritime leaders to enhance India's shipbuilding capabilities. Discussio...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.36 PM 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