Reports of Iran allowing Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz ‘premature’
NEW DELHI : The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday (March 12, 2026) said it is rather “premature” to discuss reports about India receiving permission for ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.“External Affairs Minister
INTERCARGO urges Vigilance and Reaffirms Priority on Seafarer Safety as Security Risks Escalate in Middle East Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of
DG Shipping issues Safety Advisory to Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders in the rising tensions in Gulf
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, has issued DGS Circular 10 of 2026, providing an updated Safety Advisory for Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders operating in the Persian Gulf,
Insurers say war cover still available for Gulf Voyages as shipping crisis deepens
NEW DELHI : War risk insurance for vessels transiting the Persian Gulf and Red Sea remains available despite a wave of cancellations tied to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?
PARIS: The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the widening war are likely worse than those in your cell phone.
Explosion reported off tanker near Kuwait, crew safe, UKMTO says
LONDON: A tanker at anchor off Kuwait reported seeing a large explosion on its port side and was taking on water, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. The master observed a small
Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam forging maritime security triangle
HAMILTON: Faced with mounting challenges, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam are exploring security cooperation focused on maritime order in the South China Sea. The nations are advancing a framework that reinforces Association of Southeast
Shipping Ministry Reviews Maritime Situation in Persian Gulf; Enhanced Monitoring to Safeguard Indian Vessels & Seafarers
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 measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in