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Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran...

World may be more fragmented, but Indian Ocean nations must be more cohesive : EAM Jaishankar

MAURITIUS : External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said the global order is undergoing a period of profound transition and Indian Ocean nations must...

US says it will blockade Iranian ports

WASHINGTON: The US military says it will blockade Iranian ports from Monday, less than a day after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan broke...

Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships

LONDON: Enclosed space entry remains a safety challenge in ship operations and for seafarers’ working conditions. On 27 June 2025, the IMO adopted revised...

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz again after Israel Strikes Lebanon

TEHRAN: Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic has closed the Strait of Hormuz...

Govt likely to launch $1.5-billion reinsurance fund for ships navigating war-hit West Asia

NEW DELHI : War risk insurance premiums for commercial shipping have surged up to 7.5 percent in recent weeks. The Centre may announce a...

2,000 Ships, 20,000 Sailors, SOS Barrage : Hormuz Blockade’s Human Cost

NEW DELHI : 2,000 ships, 20,000 sailors, food and water running out, and a blockade with no end in sight -- as the war...

Maritime Technologies Forum announces New Guidelines to Strengthen Safety Management for Ships Using Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems

TOKYO: The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) Tuesday (31-03) announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing and implementing Safety Management Systems...

“Challenging times”, says PM on West Asia crisis during Mann ki Baat

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 29, 2026) noted that the situation in West Asia had created “challenging times” and called for...

Maritime partnerships strengthen as Indian Navy showcases operational synergy at sea

KOCHI : Maritime cooperation and regional camaraderie were on full display as the Indian Navy conducted a dynamic ‘Day at Sea’ for international delegates...

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