Investigation Underway at T.S. Chanakya Campus A tragic incident involving a 19-year-old pre-sea cadet at the T.S. Chanakya campus of Indian Maritime University (IMU) in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, has sent shockwaves through the maritime community and raised serious concerns regarding student welfare and mental pressure in marine training institutes. The […]
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China has successfully completed the world’s first ultra-deep-sea material corrosion exposure test lasting 537 days at a staggering depth of 10,000 metres, marking a major milestone in subsea engineering and deep-ocean research. The project was carried out by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), which deployed metals, protective coatings, buoyancy […]
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Iran has denied reports that it plans to impose transit tolls on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, clarifying that its recent maritime initiatives are focused on improving navigational safety rather than collecting passage fees. Speaking during a weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail […]
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A major fuel spill incident was reported at Paradip Port after a petrol pipeline ruptured during cargo unloading operations at the port’s oil jetty, triggering an emergency response and raising environmental concerns. The incident occurred on Friday evening at around 5 p.m. while petrol was being transferred from a vessel […]
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Global shipping lines are beginning to distance themselves from Cuba after the United States introduced a sweeping new sanctions framework targeting entities connected to the Cuban economy. Two of the world’s largest container carriers, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, have now suspended cargo bookings to and from Cuba due to growing […]
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Iran has officially established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), a new regulatory body tasked with overseeing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. According to Iranian authorities, vessels transiting through the Strait will now be required to comply with […]
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A former merchant navy captain has been arrested for allegedly operating an international cyber trafficking racket that targeted Indian youths with fake overseas job offers. The accused, identified as Nagesh Kumar alias “Captain Chauhan,” was apprehended in Chandigarh and brought to Agra on transit remand on May 14, 2026 (Thursday), […]
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An Indian-flagged cargo vessel, MV Haji Ali, sank in the Oman Sea near Limah, Oman, after a suspected drone or missile strike triggered a major onboard fire while the ship was en route from Berbera Port, Somalia, to Sharjah carrying live livestock cargo. According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred […]
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Why India Suddenly Approved ₹51,000 Crore for 62 New Ships — A Major Maritime Shift India is preparing for one of the biggest maritime expansion programs in its history. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, led by Sarbananda Sonowal, is working on a strategic roadmap to significantly strengthen the […]
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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed another vessel ban after identifying serious breaches of seafarer welfare regulations, marking the third enforcement action of its kind in less than two months. On 23 April 2026, AMSA inspectors conducted a Port State Control inspection onboard the Liberia-flagged vessel FPMC B […]
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