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
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
The Caravel Group, IMI, and Fleet Management Celebrate Significant Progress on the 1st Anniversary of Working Together as One to Train a New Generation of Future-Ready Seafarers
HONG KONG:12th March 2026 marks a significant milestone for the global shipping industry as The Caravel Group, celebrates the first anniversary of the International Maritime Institute (IMI) joining its family. This milestone marks a
Experts warn lack of support for female seafarers puts talent pipeline at risk
LIMASSOL: Mental health experts are warning that if the industry does not remove barriers for women at sea, it risks losing the next generation of talent and leaders altogether. Women at sea often face
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,
Govt. mulling deploying Indian Navy to escort ships stranded in Persian Gulf
NEW DELHI : The Indian Government is considering deploying Indian Navy ships to escort ships stranded in the Persian Gulf, said a senior government official. Decision will be taken in two days, the source
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?
PARIS: The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the widening war are likely worse than those in your cell phone.