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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kuwait-flagged tanker hit by projectile off UAE East Coast
A Kuwait‑flagged tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile approximately 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 17 March, according to a notice from the United...
Three vessels hit near Strait of Hormuz
Several commercial vessels were damaged in incidents near the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March, highlighting the growing risks for merchant shipping in one of the world’s most important maritime...
Red Sea risks drive NCFI to record highs
The composite Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) surged 16.1 per cent week-on-week to 1,147.5 points in Week 10, largely propelled by rising insurance premiums amid heightened Red Sea risk. Of...
BMT unveils ROC-Sim to train and test maritime autonomy
BMT has launched ROC-Sim, a high-fidelity virtual test and training environment for uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. The platform enables development, testing, assurance and operator training in realistic, multi-vessel scenarios...
Insurers widen Gulf war-risk zones amid rising tensions
Marine insurers are tightening war-risk coverage for vessels operating in the Gulf as conflict in the Middle East raises concerns about maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping. According...
