Indian Ship Master Charged in UK Over Alleged Russian Oil Sanctions Breach An Indian ship master has been charged in the United Kingdom following the interception of a sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker while transiting the English Channel, drawing significant attention from the global maritime industry. According to reports, Ajay Pant, […]
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The global maritime industry is set to enter a new phase of environmental compliance following the adoption of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI at MEPC 84, which officially designate the North-East Atlantic as a new Emission Control Area (ECA) for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter (PM). […]
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The investigation into the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has taken a significant turn, with U.S. federal prosecutors filing criminal charges against the Chief Engineer of the containership Dali. The vessel, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on 26 March 2024, suffered a series of electrical […]
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The maritime industry is facing another major security concern in the Gulf of Oman after an engine-room fire broke out aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged asphalt tanker MT JALVEER (IMO 9486283) near Sohar, Oman, on 11 June 2026. According to initial reports, the incident occurred at approximately 07:37 local time when the […]
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India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its maritime insurance capabilities with the launch of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP), a landmark initiative designed to provide domestic Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage and reduce dependence on the long-established international P&I club system. Speaking at a maritime industry […]
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A Wake-Up Call for Global Supply Chain Risk Management The sinking of the Tanzania-registered container vessel GOLDEN STAR 1 near Batam, Indonesia, has once again highlighted the complex risks that exist within global shipping and international trade. According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the incident occurred […]
Read moreThe rescue of all 24 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker MT Marivex has brought relief to the maritime community, but the incident has also highlighted the increasingly complex security environment facing commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman. On 8 June, a fire was reported aboard MT Marivex off the […]
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India has launched a comprehensive review of its relaxed coastal shipping cabotage regulations, signaling a potentially significant shift in the country’s maritime policy landscape. The move comes amid ongoing discussions within the shipping and logistics sectors regarding the long-term impact of allowing greater participation of foreign-flagged vessels in domestic coastal […]
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A tragic incident aboard an oil tanker operating off the Mumbai coast has once again highlighted the dangers associated with enclosed space operations at sea. A 43-year-old Chief Officer, Harsha Gopalan Rajan, lost his life after reportedly collapsing inside an oil storage tank during a tank cleaning operation aboard the […]
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The Sea of Azov witnessed a deadly escalation in maritime security risks during the early hours of June 5, 2026, when two cargo vessels carrying Azerbaijani crew members were struck by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) while transiting the Taganrog Bay. The vessels, identified as Natra and Zirkon, were sailing in […]
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