Gridlock on the Bonny Channel: Inside the Maersk grounding that disrupted Nigeria’s Maritime Gateway
By Priyatham Sanjeeva Reddy Ramidi In the early hours of May 20, 2026, a routine maritime operation in southern Nigeria spiraled into one of the region’s most disruptive shipping incidents in recent memory. A
“We need to see the Strait open”: US Secy Rubio updated Quad on Iran talks, says Aussie FM Wong
NEW DELHI: Highlighting a unified stance among Quad partners on maintaining global maritime stability, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday stated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio updated members on the progress
Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz raises legal issues; reopening unlikely
LONDON: Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz has left global energy markets and shipping in turmoil, with The Financial Times reporting that a full reopening of the waterway in 2026 is unlikely.
Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national
WASHINGTON : The U.S. Justice Department has slapped criminal cases against Synergy Marine of Singapore and Synergy Maritime of Chennai, as well as Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, the Indian technical superintendent of container ship Dali,
Maritime leaders convene in Athens as MACN marks 15 years of collective action
ATHENS: The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) brought together close to 200 senior leaders from across the global maritime sector in Athens last week for its Spring Members Meeting, underscoring the continued importance of industry
GMU Provost Prof. S. Shanthakumar invited by IMO for Distinguished Lecture at IMLI
LONDON/GANDHINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening global maritime legal education, Prof. Dr. Sanjeevi Shanthakumar, Provost of Gujarat Maritime University and Director of Gujarat National Law University, will deliver a distinguished expert lecture at
Cochin Port Authority conducts Area-Level Pollution Response Exercise 2026
KOCHI : The Cochin Port Authority successfully conducted the Area-Level Pollution Response Exercise 2026, reinforcing its commitment to environmental protection and maritime safety. The exercise witnessed active participation from key stakeholders, including major oil
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
NEW DELHI: Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners on limited rations of tomatoes