Global order book hits 17-year high amid record crude tanker contracting
LONDON: “By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m Compensated Gross Tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of the global fleet,
Revised IMO recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships
LONDON: Enclosed space entry remains a safety challenge in ship operations and for seafarers’ working conditions. On 27 June 2025, the IMO adopted revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships, to be handled
Sarbananda Sonowal reviews port operations; Timely intervention clears 90% cargo backlog amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that timely intervention and continuous monitoring by the Ministry has led to the clearance of nearly 90% of backlog
India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar
NEW DELHI : India is finalising an agreement for the supply of oil and gas to Mauritius to strengthen its energy security amid the crisis due to the West Asia conflict, External Affairs Minister
Dept of Commerce and MoPSW hold high-level meetings to address packaging, logistics and shipping challenges amid West Asia situation
NEW DELHI : The Government of India has continued its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia by convening high-level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging and shipping-related challenges
Suez Canal transit fee is legal, Hormuz Toll is not — Reasons
TEHRAN : The Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that links the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, has held global attention since the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran over
IRClass Academy Advances Port Security Capacity with Fourth CISF Training on Port Security Awareness
MUMBAI: IRCLASS Academy, a premier maritime and security training institution, successfully conducted the fourth batch of its specialised training programme for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening
Bolidt on deck at scale as new cruise season approaches
NETHERLANDS: The coming season sees major operators including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and AIDA Cruises engaging industry-leading decking company Bolidt for key works across their fleets. As part of MSC Cruises’ refurbishment programme focus