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Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in Strait of Hormuz : IMO Secy-Gen urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation

Maritime August 29, 2026

LONDON: Thousands of seafarers have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the current conflict in the Middle East began on 28 February this...

NUSI Reaffirms ‘Seafarers First’ Commitment amid continuing Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Maritime August 24, 2026

MUMBAI: Amid continuing instability in the Middle East and heightened security concerns in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the National Union of Seafarers...

IMO relies on Jamaica’s expertise as global seafarer training rules face overhaul

International Shipping August 6, 2026

LONDON: Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of global rules governing the maritime workforce, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Mr...

Governments urged to back IMO Net-Zero Framework, Reject proposals that could weaken Global Shipping Climate goals

Maritime August 6, 2026

LONDON: As preparations gather pace for the next round of negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in September, governments are being urged to...

Indian Register of Shipping strengthens India’s Role in Shaping Global Maritime Governance at IMO

International Shipping August 5, 2026

LONDON: Reinforcing India's growing influence in international maritime governance, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) played a significant role at the 12th Session of...

Project CAPTURED advances regulatory pathways for onboard captured CO2

International Shipping July 22, 2026

SINGAPORE: Project CAPTURED has achieved two regulatory milestones that strengthen the commercial case for onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), following its world’s first...

IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea

International Shipping July 17, 2026

LONDON: The Black Sea and Sea of Azov region has seen a resurgence in attacks against international shipping in recent days. IMO Secretary-General calls for...

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

International Shipping July 14, 2026

IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers LONDON: The Council of the International Maritime Organization has concluded its 137th session by reaffirming...

IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

International Shipping July 10, 2026

Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the region LONDON: IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement:  "I regret that once again I am compelled...