LONDON: Naval escorts for oil tankers and other merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz have limited power to restore the free flow of shipping through the critical chokepoint, as they cannot eliminate risk,
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,
NEW DELHI/JAMNAGAR : The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, along with senior officials of the Ministry, interacted with the brave crew members of Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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