Yemen’s Houthis say ready to attack Red Sea after US strikes on Iran
SANA : Yemen’s rebel government says it supports a vow by its armed wing a day earlier to hit US ships in the Red Sea should Washington launch strikes on Iran. “We affirm the
Shipping insurance costs spike in the Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict rages
NEW YORK : Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict has significantly driven up the cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Marine insurers are now charging 0.2% of the
FATF report links dual-use cargo seized by India in 2020 to Pakistan missile agency
NEW DELHI : A dual-use equipment seized by India from a Pakistan-bound merchant vessel in 2020 is linked to Islamabad’s National Development Complex, which is involved in the country’s missile development programme, a new
IMO delivers regional training for Asia-Pacific women auditors
SINGAPORE : Women auditors from across 20 Asia-Pacific countries took part in an intensive regional training course under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) held in Singapore (11-13 June). Aside from equipping participants
11 years of Modi Govt: India’s Maritime sector charts new waters
NEW DELHI : India’s ports, shipping, and waterways sectors have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. With a firm push towards multimodal
India Maritime Norway Dialogue advances : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, Government of India, participated in the India Maritime Norway Dialogue held in Mumbai on 18th June 2025. Emphasizing India’s proactive approach to seafarer welfare
Iran’s options against Foreign aggression include closing Strait of Hormuz, Lawmaker says
LONDON : Iran could shut the Strait of Hormuz as a way of hitting back against its enemies, a senior lawmaker said on Thursday, though a second member of parliament said this would only
Maritime Safety Committee tackles busy agenda
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee this week, highlighting recent maritime casualties as a stark reminder of IMO’s critical role in ensuring safety, security environmental protection of shipping, and