Indian Navy Warships to keep watch on India-bound vessel in Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy deployed multiple warships to escort two Indian-flagged LPG tankers through the Strait of Hormuz safely between Friday night and Saturday, according to the sources. This comes as diplomatic efforts
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
LONDON: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the
Govt of India monitors Indian-flagged vessels in Gulf region amid rising tensions
NEW DELHI : India is actively monitoring its vessels and seafarers operating in the Gulf region, including three Indian-flagged ships in the Gulf of Oman, amid ongoing regional tensions and maritime security concerns, government
Iran’s new leader issues first statement: Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until war ends
TEHRAN : Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, released his first statement on Thursday, asserting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and Tehran will continue attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors. In a
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
Govt engages National Shipping Board (NSB) to address sectoral challenges amid Global Maritime Uncertainty
NEW DELHI : The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India’s shipping sector and review measures to strengthen maritime capacity amid evolving global geopolitical
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