A renewed warning has been issued to vessels operating in Togolese waters following continued strict enforcement by Customs authorities against the informal exchange or bartering of goods between ships and local fishermen or small craft. The warning, provided by local correspondents BUDD Togo, follows an earlier alert issued on 6 […]
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Military escalation, attacks on oil tankers and a new “tanker-for-tanker” strategy put commercial shipping at the centre of the U.S.–Iran confrontation. The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz has entered a more dangerous phase after the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets, following a […]
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Red Sea War Risk Coverage Area Expanded Under Revised P&I Clause A significant change to war risk insurance coverage in the Red Sea and surrounding waters has been announced following a notice received by the Association from its reinsurers. The change expands the geographical area covered by the designated Red […]
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Japan has submitted additional documentation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ahead of the 85th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 85), scheduled for November, providing further details on its revised Net-Zero Framework (NZF) proposal for reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. The supplementary document focuses on […]
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The possibility of restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing another setback after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for deaths and damages that Washington attributes to Tehran. Trump’s demand comes just as Iran and Oman were working toward an agreement to establish new shipping […]
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Oil prices moved higher on Friday as uncertainty surrounding the reopening and future operating conditions of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle energy markets. The latest market reaction follows proposals from Iran, reportedly being discussed with Oman, that could introduce strict conditions on vessels seeking to transit the strategic […]
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Saudi Arabia has announced plans to establish a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at enhancing security across the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden, following escalating attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement. The initiative represents one of the most significant regional maritime security […]
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a major step toward the future of digital shipping with the adoption of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code. Rather than focusing solely on technology, the new Code establishes the world’s first global regulatory framework for ships operating with remote-control and autonomous […]
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A person falling overboard into cold water has only a very small window of time before becoming unable to help themselves. Maritime safety experts are urging seafarers, ship operators, and offshore personnel to understand how the human body reacts to cold-water immersion, emphasizing that awareness, preparation, and immediate emergency response […]
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