Maritime

A solemn conclusion has been reached in the search for a man reported missing from the Ambassador Cruise Lines vessel MS Ambition. Authorities have confirmed the recovery of a body following an extensive search operation in the North Sea, off the east coast of Scotland. The alarm was raised at ... Read full article.

In a remarkable display of maritime resilience and skilled navigation, the crude oil tanker MT Sanmar Herald has safely arrived at Paradip Port in Odisha, India, concluding a challenging journey from Iraq. The vessel, laden with vital crude oil, successfully docked despite sustaining shrapnel ... Read full article.

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has announced the withdrawal of its advisory that previously restricted the movement of Indian ships in the Gulf Region, including the vital Strait of Hormuz, and the deployment of Indian seafarers in designated conflict zones. This significant decision, ... Read full article.

A United Nations agency has taken the significant step of pausing all ship evacuations through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes after a vessel was reportedly struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman, raising serious concerns about maritime safety in one of the world's most ... Read full article.

An Indian national, Ajay Pant, 38, is set to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing charges after being intercepted as captain of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the English Channel. This incident shines a light on the controversial practice of using older vessels to ... Read full article.

Dubai's consulate said they are in touch with the ship's owner and are ascertaining further details about the incident that claimed the life of an Indian seafarer. Earlier, Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director of Shipping at India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said that Indian seafarers are ... Read full article.

An Indian crew member was killed in a maritime incident in the Gulf, and the Dubai consulate said it is in touch with the ship's owner as details are being gathered. Further information is awaited as investigators look into what happened. In a related briefing, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and ... Read full article.

An India-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first transit by an Indian vessel through the conflict zone since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. The tanker, owned by a Mumbai-based shipping company, is carrying ... Read full article.