India gets measures adopted on Seafarers Abandonment at IMO : DG Shipping
LONDON : India is pleased to share that its proposal submitted to the 113th Session of the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was accepted and supported by the Committee. The proposal
IMO Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Global Action on Strait of Hormuz Crisis
PARIS/LONDON: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a strong appeal for immediate international cooperation to safeguard freedom of navigation and protect seafarers affected by the escalating geopolitical tensions in
IMO approves new guidelines on ship registration
LONDON: The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and misuse of flags. The
India highlights Maritime Security Leadership at World Border Security Congress 2026 in Vienna
VIENNA : India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria from April 14-16, 2026.
Govt steps up diplomacy to secure key shipping routes, including Hormuz
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said the government has intensified high-level diplomatic engagement to safeguard India’s economic interests and ensure secure maritime trade, particularly along key global routes
“International law applies to all States, without exception”: UN Secretary General on West Asia
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on strongly reaffirmed the universality of international law, stating that it applies to all States without exception amid rising global tensions and the ongoing conflict in West
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 war hit the skids. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy,
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 down. The blockade will begin from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT)