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Singapore-flagged container ship ‘Nawata Bhum’ collides near Diamond Harbour

August 14, 2026

KOLKATA : Singapore-registered container ship, 'Nawata Bhum', struck a river embankment along the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, while en route to Syama...

Indian Govt. on highest alert to safeguard Indian Seafarers amid evolving maritime security situation in Gulf Region

June 12, 2026

NEW DELHI : In view of the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf region and surrounding waters, the Government of India continue to...

MSC ELSA 3 sinking: Probe points to total system failures behind Kerala maritime disaster

June 11, 2026

KOCHI : A preliminary investigation into the sinking of container vessel MSC ELSA 3 off the Kerala coast last year has revealed a series...

Gridlock on the Bonny Channel: Inside the Maersk grounding that disrupted Nigeria’s Maritime Gateway

May 28, 2026

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar’s coast

May 12, 2026

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday (May 10, 2026) after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said, in...

Maersk vessel damaged in collision with another ship at Chittagong Port

May 6, 2026

CHATTOGRAM : A container vessel operated by Maersk Line collided with another ship at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port, causing structural damage but...

MSC Alexandra broke her mooring lines at Mundra Port, containers overturn in gusty winds

March 21, 2026

MUNDRA: Due to a sudden change in weather and strong winds across Gujarat, a serious situation developed at Mundra Port in Kutch on Thursday....

DG Shipping pays tribute to Madhu S. Nair on his superannuation

February 2, 2026

MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping, under the leadership of Shri Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, places on record its deep appreciation...