Sky Light’s Indian Seafarers return home with only the clothes on their backs
MUMBAI: Eight Indian seafarers who survived the March 1 missile attack on the oil tanker Sky Light near Oman’s Khasab port returned to Mumbai on March 18 around 1 pm, amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict,
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
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
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
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
Gujarat-bound Thai cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew members rescued; 3 missing
KANDLA : A Thai-flagged cargo vessel heading to India came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with thick black smoke seen rising from the ship, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it
NEW DELHI : The Iranian warship Iris Dena was given permission by India to dock three days before it was torpedoed by a US submarine, India has said. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said Iran