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NGOs warn EU Port and Industrial Maritime strategies fall short for ocean protection
BRUSSELS: The European Commission published two ocean-focused EU strategies: The European Ports Strategy and the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy. Both strategies are presented under the 2025 Ocean Pact which aims to align European Union’s
March 5, 2026
Fragmented compliance systems increase sanctions risk across global shipping, Marcura report warns
DUBAI/LONDON: Maritime companies face rising sanctions and compliance complexity as regulators increasingly expect risks to be detected before violations occur, according to a new report published by Marcura. The report “The Fragmentation Problem in
March 5, 2026
ClassNK issues General Design Approval (GDA) for Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel developed by NYK Line
TOKYO: ClassNK has issued a General Design Approval (GDA) for Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). This approval verifies the vessel’s compliance with relevant rules at the detailed design
March 3, 2026
Iran attacks prompt Red Sea rethink as box shipping exits Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: A sudden security shock in the Middle East Gulf is forcing carriers into risk-driven reroutes and port standstills, once again testing the resilience of global shipping. LEADING container shipping carriers have halted vessel
March 3, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd suspends Strait of Hormuz Transits amid Security Closure
HAMBURG: Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all
March 3, 2026
Maersk diverts Vessel Routes from Suez Canal, Redirects select services via Cape of Good Hope Route
COPENHAGEN: In a renewed shift to safeguard operational reliability, Danish shipping major Maersk has decided to temporarily reroute several of its vessel services away from the Suez Canal corridor, opting instead for the longer
March 3, 2026
‘Strait of Hormuz must not be allowed to shut down’ says Safesea Group Chairman Dr S.V. Anchan
MUMBAI: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia in the wake of US-Israel strikes against Iran, a leading Indian-American maritime executive has voiced concern over the impact on the crucial oil artery of the Strait
March 3, 2026
WSC statement on the situation in the Middle East and its impact on global shipping
WASHINGTON D.C. : “The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East is causing disruption to global liner shipping, with many ocean carriers pausing or rerouting services as they assess the evolving security situation,”
March 3, 2026