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Safety at Sea

UKMTO flags new restrictions in Strait of Hormuz

14/04/2026

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has warned that new maritime access restrictions are being enforced on Iranian ports and coastal areas, further disrupting traffic in and around the...

Ceasefire fails to revive Hormuz shipping flows

09/04/2026

The two-week US–Iran ceasefire has yet to trigger a meaningful rebound in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with container lines and other operators maintaining a cautious stance. Reports indicate...

IMO mandates cybersecurity across global shipping platforms

01/04/2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has endorsed a global strategy on maritime digitalisation, accompanied by mandatory cybersecurity rules for maritime single windows, aimed at strengthening safety, efficiency, and operational resilience....

Orca AI earns ClassNK TQ for full-surround vessel sensing

31/03/2026

The Orca AI platform has achieved official Technology Qualification (TQ) from ClassNK, the Japanese classification society, confirming that its real-time AI and computer vision meet the performance requirements for autonomous...

ICS, ITF engage Gulf States to protect seafarers

31/03/2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have met with Gulf State representatives to address the impact of the ongoing conflict on shipping and...

Cyprus backs ICS medical guide for seafarers

30/03/2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has confirmed that the Republic of Cyprus has officially recommended the ICS International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers for use on vessels under...

Shadow fleet dominates Strait of Hormuz transits in March

27/03/2026

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly dominated by shadow fleet activity, as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape vessel movements and raise concerns across global shipping markets. These insights...

KR study details safety priorities for hydrogen-fuelled ships

25/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has published a research report assessing the safety risks of hydrogen-fuelled ships and recommending mitigation measures to support safe adoption of hydrogen in maritime operations. The report...

KR issues guidance ahead of upcoming IGC Code amendments

23/03/2026

Korean Register (KR) has completed an impact assessment of upcoming amendments to the IGC Code and published technical guidance to help the maritime industry prepare for implementation. The International Maritime...

ICS publishes fifth edition MLC guidelines for shipping

23/03/2026

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the fifth edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention. The guidance provides shipping companies with the...

IMO urges coordinated action to safeguard Gulf shipping

20/03/2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks on merchant vessels and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor. In his...

Iran establishes controlled shipping corridor in Hormuz

19/03/2026

Iran has introduced a controlled shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple industry reports and vessel tracking data, as regional tensions continue to affect maritime traffic in...

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