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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Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The deceased have been identified as: • Aditya Sharma (23) – Deck Cadet• Suresh Patnala – Chief Engineer• Shivanand Chaurasiya – Fitter / […]
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Unexploded missile warhead discovered inside crude oil tanker safely recovered by Indian Navy EOD specialists, preventing a potentially catastrophic maritime incident. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a highly complex and dangerous Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead discovered onboard […]
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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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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A routine ballast voyage nearly turned into a major maritime casualty after a fire broke out in the engine room of a 12-year-old product tanker, highlighting the critical dangers posed by aging fuel systems and vibration-induced machinery failures. The vessel was operating normally in open waters with both main engines […]
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The maritime security environment in the Arabian Gulf has taken a significant turn following direct U.S. military action against a commercial tanker reportedly heading toward Iran. According to reports from U.S. Central Command, the Botswana false-flagged Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Lexie was disabled while attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg […]
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