Global container shipping giant CMA CGM has announced the introduction of an Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) across its worldwide services following the renewed escalation of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime trade corridors. According to an official company notice dated Tuesday, the […]
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The maritime industry is facing another major security challenge as Yemen’s Houthi movement has issued a direct warning to international shipping companies, stating that vessels calling at Saudi Arabian ports could become legitimate targets. The development significantly raises the risk profile for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and comes […]
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Three Indian seafarers lost their lives after a U.S. missile strike targeted the shadow fleet tanker Settebello, raising serious questions over maritime safety, blockade enforcement, and the protection of civilian merchant crews. Civilian Seafarers Become Victims as Shadow Fleet Tanker Settebello is Struck in Gulf of Oman The deaths of […]
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The European Union’s latest efforts to tighten sanctions against Russia have encountered fresh resistance as Greece threatens to veto the proposed 21st sanctions package over measures targeting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The dispute highlights growing divisions within the EU as Brussels seeks to further restrict Russia’s energy revenues […]
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Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to decline at the beginning of the week as heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran prompted ship operators to exercise greater caution while transiting one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. According to shipping intelligence data from […]
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The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated further after two tankers managed by Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers were struck by projectiles while transiting near the coast of Oman, highlighting the growing risks faced by commercial shipping amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran. […]
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India has issued a strong advisory to shipping companies, urging them to temporarily stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further notice as security conditions in the region continue to deteriorate. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) released the advisory following recent attacks on […]
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Ukraine has claimed that its armed forces have damaged 116 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov during a nine-day military campaign, marking what could be one of the largest coordinated attacks on maritime logistics since the conflict began. While the claims have not been independently verified, the operation highlights […]
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A tragic onboard accident that claimed the life of a Chief Officer on a bulk carrier has once again highlighted the potentially fatal consequences of bypassing established shipboard safety procedures. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau of Singapore (TSIB) has released its official investigation report into the incident, providing important findings […]
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A major international drug smuggling operation targeting North American waters has been disrupted after a Philippine seafarer pleaded guilty to concealing nearly 200 kilograms of cocaine aboard an oil tanker as part of a sophisticated trafficking network linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The able-bodied seaman admitted his involvement before […]
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