IMO Secretary-General working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf
LONDON : The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began more than
Immersion suit rises to challenge for faster protection
FUJAIRAH: Commercial shipping’s leading safety solutions provider has launched theVIKING YouSafe™ Crest (PS2016) immersion suit as a standardized solution to offer six hours of thermal protection in cold water conditions for fleets the come
Iran rejects US conditions for negotiations; Trump unilaterally extended ceasefire: IRIB
TEHRAN: Iran has rejected the United States’ conditions for negotiations, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), even as US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasfire. The IRIB reported,
Indian-Flagged Tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz; Govt ensures Seafarer Safety and Operational Continuity
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has informed that the Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Deshkarima, carrying 97,422 metric tonnes of crude oil, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on
India invited to join UK–France maritime initiative for Strait of Hormuz security
NEW DELHI : India has officially confirmed that it has been invited to take part in a maritime initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to protect transit through the Strait of Hormuz,
Shashi Tharoor spots silver lining as Hormuz tensions boost Kerala’s Vizhinjam Port traffic
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global shipping routes, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has highlighted an unexpected opportunity for India, pointing to a surge in activity at Kerala’s Vizhinjam
India ‘calls in’ Iranian envoy, conveys ‘deep concern’ after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI : Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday (April 18, 2026) met Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, and conveyed India’s “deep concern” after two India-bound energy-carrying vessels were prevented from transiting
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