Trump calls US naval blockade against Iran ‘genius’; CENTCOM says 42 ships turned back
WASHINGTON D.C.: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as “genius,” asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat while ruling out any agreement unless it abandons
29 Indian seafarers repatriated from Gulf region in last 24 hours: Shipping Ministry
NEW DELHI: India has repatriated a total number of 2929 seafarers so far with 29 Indian seafarers being repatriated in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Wednesday.
Iran’s FM Araghchi dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses current scenario
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The leaders discussed the present situation and agreed to remain in close touch. The
Strait of Hormuz disruption may push global food prices higher in coming years, warns Economics Professor, Singapore
SINGAPORE: Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a rise in global food prices in the coming years as fertilizer supply chains are affected, a professor from the National University of Singapore
Turning Off AIS while transiting Hormuz offers False Sense of Security
Leading maritime cyber solutions expert Cydome is advising shipmanagers with assets transiting high-risk waters that disabling a vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) is creating a false sense of security, as the vessel’s location and
Seven ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran-US talks stall
LONDON: Around seven ships, mainly dry bulk vessels, crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, shipping data showed on Monday, as diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States have stalled.
Shipping crisis exposes gaps in India’s maritime strategy
NEW DELHI : Industry leaders argue that the crisis underscores the urgent need for India to expand its national fleet. Anil Devli, CEO of Indian National Shipowners Association, emphasised that a portion of critical
Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz, looks near-empty
LONDON : Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this