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Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam forging maritime security triangle

March 7, 2026

HAMILTON: Faced with mounting challenges, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam are exploring security cooperation focused on maritime order in the South China Sea. The...

Shipping Ministry Reviews Maritime Situation in Persian Gulf; Enhanced Monitoring to Safeguard Indian Vessels & Seafarers

March 5, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary...

DG Shipping forms Quick Reaction Team to handle Persian Gulf crisis

March 5, 2026

MUMBAI: In the wake of the US-Israel joint strikes on Iran and the subsequent retaliation leading to wider ramifications in the Persian Gulf, the Directorate General...

CMA CGM suspends Middle East Bookings, Implements Emergency Measures amid escalating Regional Tensions

March 5, 2026

MARSEILLE: Global shipping major CMA CGM has announced sweeping operational measures across the Middle East, including the immediate suspension of bookings to several regional ports and...

Iran to allow Only Chinese Vessels through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources

March 5, 2026

TEHRAN: Iran has said it will allow only Chinese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as an expression of gratitude for Beijing's...

Attack on oil tanker ‘Skylight’ highlights risks to Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf route

March 5, 2026

OMAN: Iran has attacked an oil tanker 'Skylight' passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman, as it retaliates with all...

Saudi’s Aramco explores Oil Exports from Red Sea to avoid Strait of Hormuz

March 5, 2026

DHAHRAN: Saudi Aramco is exploring the option of delivering more cargoes to Yanbu, a port on the Red Sea that's situated outside the Persian...

INTERTANKO and OCIMF have issued the following joint statement

March 5, 2026

LONDON: INTERTANKO (the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners) and Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have issued the following joint statement: "As we monitor...

Fragmented compliance systems increase sanctions risk across global shipping, Marcura report warns

March 5, 2026

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...