NGOs warn EU Port and Industrial Maritime strategies fall short for ocean protection
BRUSSELS: The European Commission published two ocean-focused EU strategies: The European Ports Strategy and the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy. Both strategies are presented under the 2025 Ocean Pact which aims to align European Union’s
Fragmented compliance systems increase sanctions risk across global shipping, Marcura report warns
DUBAI/LONDON: Maritime companies face rising sanctions and compliance complexity as regulators increasingly expect risks to be detected before violations occur, according to a new report published by Marcura. The report “The Fragmentation Problem in
ClassNK issues General Design Approval (GDA) for Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel developed by NYK Line
TOKYO: ClassNK has issued a General Design Approval (GDA) for Subsea Cable-Laying Vessel developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). This approval verifies the vessel’s compliance with relevant rules at the detailed design
DPA Kandla reaffirms commitment to ‘Seva Sankalp Resolution’, pledges accelerated contribution to Viksit Bharat 2047
GANDHIDHAM: Inspired by the spirit of the Seva Sankalp Resolution adopted by the Union Cabinet, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The
Hapag-Lloyd suspends Strait of Hormuz Transits amid Security Closure
HAMBURG: Due to the conflict in the Middle East and the official closure of the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) by relevant authorities amid the evolving security situation in the region, Hapag-Lloyd is suspending all
Maersk diverts Vessel Routes from Suez Canal, Redirects select services via Cape of Good Hope Route
COPENHAGEN: In a renewed shift to safeguard operational reliability, Danish shipping major Maersk has decided to temporarily reroute several of its vessel services away from the Suez Canal corridor, opting instead for the longer
‘Strait of Hormuz must not be allowed to shut down’ says Safesea Group Chairman Dr S.V. Anchan
MUMBAI: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia in the wake of US-Israel strikes against Iran, a leading Indian-American maritime executive has voiced concern over the impact on the crucial oil artery of the Strait
IMO Secretary General Statement on the Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz: “I am deeply concerned by reports of at least one fatality and several seafarers