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A Strait of Hormuz Disruption Seems Closer Than Ever

A Strait of Hormuz Disruption Seems Closer Than Ever

A potential Strait of Hormuz closure, a much debated threat over the past decade, as a result of rising tensions...
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Maritime Security Update: Increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Northern Arabian Sea

Maritime Security Update: Increased risks to commercial vessels in the Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Northern Arabian Sea

Iran issued a stark warning that it would retaliate against US, UK, and French forces should they intervene in its...
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Unique Snapshot highlights true state of bullying and harassment in advance of Day of the Seafarer

Unique Snapshot highlights true state of bullying and harassment in advance of Day of the Seafarer

In advance of the IMO Day of the Seafarer’s focus on ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, Sailors’ Society is launching a maritime...
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Launch by the IAPH data collaboration committee of its cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain

Launch by the IAPH data collaboration committee of its cyber resilience guidelines for emerging technologies in the maritime supply chain

A dedicated IAPH working group operating under the data collaboration committee (DCC) has prepared a new set of cybersecurity guidelines...
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London P&I Club reports another strong financial year as sustained positive performance brings greater levels of stability

London P&I Club reports another strong financial year as sustained positive performance brings greater levels of stability

The London P&I Club has today announced its financial results for 2024/25, reporting an operating surplus of US$21.3m, while also...
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New Tideworks Survey Reveals Need for Practical Data Accuracy and Connectivity at Marine Terminals

New Tideworks Survey Reveals Need for Practical Data Accuracy and Connectivity at Marine Terminals

A new global survey from Tideworks Technology (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating systems (TOS), in partnership with...
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KR Teams Up with Leading Shipbuilders and Korea Testing & Research Institute to Develop International Standards for Ammonia Effluent Discharge

KR Teams Up with Leading Shipbuilders and Korea Testing & Research Institute to Develop International Standards for Ammonia Effluent Discharge

KR (Korean Register) has officially launched a joint working group to establish international standards for the safe discharge of toxic...
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Iran accuses Israel of ‘endangering’ maritime safety, violating IMO treaties

Iran accuses Israel of ‘endangering’ maritime safety, violating IMO treaties

Israel has jeopardized maritime safety by attacking Iranian energy structures along the Persian Gulf coastline, a senior government official said...
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Vessels awaiting clarity before entering Strait of Hormuz: security analysts

As the conflict between Israel and Iran continued into a sixth day, vessels are increasingly waiting for instructions or at...
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IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalization

IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalization

Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be treated fairly and with dignity, with full respect for their...
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Iran-Israel conflict and the Strait of Hormuz: Charterparty implications

Iran-Israel conflict and the Strait of Hormuz: Charterparty implications

Introduction: the Hormuz Strait and its significance The world is still reacting to the dramatic outbreak of hostilities between Israel...
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At G7, PM Modi Condemns Terror Double Standards, Calls Pahalgam Attack ‘Assault on Humanity’

At G7, PM Modi Condemns Terror Double Standards, Calls Pahalgam Attack ‘Assault on Humanity’

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his address at the G7 outreach session to deliver a sharp message on...
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CMT Urges Urgent Shift To Advanced Monitoring As Machinery Failures And Fires Increase

CMT Urges Urgent Shift To Advanced Monitoring As Machinery Failures And Fires Increase

The maritime industry is facing a sharp rise in machinery failures and engine-room incidents that modern monitoring systems could help...
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Former Iranian minister calls for Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz

Former Iranian minister calls for Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz

Former Iranian Economy Minister Ehsan Khandouzi has said that tankers and LNG cargoes should only transit the Strait of Hormuz...
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HSFO premium dips further while VLSFO holds steady

HSFO premium dips further while VLSFO holds steady

Spot premiums for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) fell for a second straight day in Asia, while very low sulphur...
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Gard leads hull cover for vessel involved in collision near Strait of Hormuz

Gard leads hull cover for vessel involved in collision near Strait of Hormuz

Gard is the lead insurer on the hull cover for oil tanker Front Eagle, which caught fire after a collision...
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Strait of Hormuz oil flows at risk amid Israel-Iran tensions

Strait of Hormuz oil flows at risk amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that lies between Oman and Iran, and connects the Persian Gulf with...
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Rapid WAPS uptake driven by stricter emission regulations and industry innovation, DNV says

DNV’s whitepaper explores the design and operational factors influencing WAPS fuel savings and provides steps for evaluating the technical feasibility...
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Marine war risk rates increase to 0.7% for Israel following Iran escalation

Marine war risk rates increase to 0.7% for Israel following Iran escalation

Marine war risk rates for ships transiting Israeli waters have spiked to around 0.7% following the escalation of tensions with...
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Oil tanker market signals more Middle East energy disruption ahead

Oil tanker market signals more Middle East energy disruption ahead

While global energy markets are not yet pricing in worst-case scenarios for the Israel-Iran war, oil tanker rates are providing...
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