Operational Overview Maritime conditions in and around the Strait of Hormuz have deteriorated sharply again, with the brief signal of reopening now overtaken by renewed closure, vessel attacks, and large-scale course reversals. Iran’s public messaging remains...

Read More

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) expresses its support for the recent joint statement issued by seven leading international shipping organisations, which underlines the vital importance of the forthcoming International Maritime Organisation (IMO) MEPC 84 meeting as a...

Read More

The US has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship trying to get past its blockade of Iran’s ports, President Trump says. The ship, called the Touska, was intercepted in the Gulf of Oman. Earlier this month, US forces announced they would intercept or turn...

Read More

The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has approved a new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and misuse of flags. The guidelines help to close a key...

Read More

In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, representing the global...

Read More