Maritime Security

An LPG tanker, identified as DISHA, carrying 28 Indian crew members, reportedly came under attack earlier today while transiting through Iranian waters. The incident, which caused immediate concern, has thankfully resulted in no casualties, with all crew members confirmed to be safe.The Embassy of ... Read full article.

India's shipping regulator, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGMA), has issued a stern advisory to all Indian shipping companies: avoid deploying seafarers on vessels transiting through the volatile Strait of Hormuz. This critical directive comes in the wake of escalating tensions and recent ... Read full article.

The Indian government has issued a stern advisory to shipping companies, directing them to immediately cease the deployment of Indian seafarers in the volatile Strait of Hormuz region. This critical decision comes in the wake of escalating attacks on merchant vessels, which have tragically claimed ... Read full article.

The maritime community is in mourning after Heramb Karmarkar, a 30-year-old Indian marine engineer, was confirmed dead following an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman on Sunday. His father-in-law, Vivek Tandon, confirmed the tragic news on Wednesday. Karmarkar's last ... Read full article.

The Indian Navy has successfully thwarted a piracy attempt on an India-bound merchant vessel, MV Golden Arsenal, in the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Aden. The swift and decisive action by the guided-missile Talwar-class frigate INS Trikand and its elite Marine Commandos (Marcos) ensured the ... Read full article.

The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the temporary suspension of its large-scale evacuation plan for over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical decision comes after a cargo ship transiting the vital waterway was reportedly struck by an ... Read full article.

The dangerous waters off the coast of Somalia are once again witnessing a surge in pirate attacks, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East force commercial ships to alter their traditional routes. This resurgence marks a concerning development for global maritime security and trade. The ... Read full article.