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Maintenance dredging launched in Matarbari...
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has launched maintenance dredging operations in the Matarbari Deep Sea Port channel to restore...
Hormuz Is Reopening. Shipping’s Old...
As the reports of a deal between the US and Iran are top headlines, again, shipowners will be looking...
First Russian shadow fleet tanker...
A Russian “shadow fleet” tanker has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded the...
Crew Seeks Relief as India...
After nearly three years, India continues to struggle to dispose of a derelict cargo ship while the seafarers’ union and...
Al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia activated 41 emergency plans to safeguard supply chains during Strait of Hormuz crisis...
posted on: Jun 21, 2026
ROME — Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser said that the Strait of Hormuz crisis had necessitated Saudi Arabia implementing precautionary countermeasures to avert the crisis. “Riyadh had activated 41 business continuity and emergency plans that had been previously prepared and tested to protect supply chains, enabling a swift and effective response from the earliest stages of the crisis,” he said while addressing a session at the European Summit of the Future Investment Initiative in Rome. The region is currently experiencing challenging conditions, Al-Jasser said while emphasizing that Saudi Arabia was well prepared to manage such developments. He referred to a prior experience in 2013, when the Kingdom faced disruptions in the Red Sea and was compelled to reroute trade eastward toward the Arabian Gulf, successfully safeguarding commercial flows and maintaining the resilience of its supply chains. Al-Jasser also clarified that the Kingdom supported the management...
Criminal Charges Revealed for Chief Engineer of Containership Dali...
posted on: Jun 20, 2026
Salvors with the Unified Command prepare the section of bridge sitting on the port side bow of the M/V Dali for controlled demolition, precision cutting, May 13, 2024, during the Key Bridge Response 2024.Debris and wreckage removal is ongoing in support of a top priority to safely and efficiently open the Fort McHenry Channel. U.S. attorneys revealed in a court filing on Monday afternoon in Maryland that criminal charges have been brought against the chief engineer of the containership Dali, making him the first officer from the ship to face charges. The charges, however, only stem from a failure to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about dangerous conditions aboard the vessel, and the federal attorneys revealed they have also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement. Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, reported by the media to be age 46, had been serving as chief engineer aboard the Dali since January 2024. The filing reveals a single...
Norway backs new generation of hydrogen-fuelled bulkers...
posted on: Jun 20, 2026
Norwegian developer LH2 Shipping has secured fresh funding from Enova for two additional liquid hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, expanding its project pipeline to six vessels and taking total public support for its hydrogen shipping programme beyond NOK 800m ($74m). The Bergen-based company said it had been awarded NOK 344.3m ($36m) to develop and build two 7,700 dwt shortsea bulk carriers designed to operate primarily on liquid hydrogen. The latest award builds on previous Enova-backed projects and marks another step in Norway’s efforts to commercialise zero-emission shipping technologies. The vessels will be deployed in shortsea trades between Norway and continental Europe and the Baltic region. Around half of their port calls are expected to be in Norway, with roughly 65% of sailing time taking place in Norwegian waters. LH2 Shipping said the ships will be capable of operating fully emission-free throughout the year using liquid hydrogen as their primary fuel source....
Maersk Keeps Gulf Restrictions in Place Despite Hormuz Reopening Push...
posted on: Jun 20, 2026
Maersk is keeping significant cargo restrictions and emergency surcharges in place across the Persian Gulf, offering the latest sign that commercial shipping remains far from normal despite recent announcements of a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In an operational update issued Tuesday, the Danish shipping giant said the situation in the Middle East remains “highly volatile” and warned customers that conditions can change rapidly. The company continues to suspend or limit bookings for a wide range of cargoes across Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, parts of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Restrictions remain in place for refrigerated cargo, dangerous goods and oversized cargo, while dry cargo bookings also remain limited in several markets. At the same time, Maersk is adding a new Strait of Hormuz Emergency Freight surcharge to cover the costs of rerouting cargo, temporary storage and other contingency measures. The fee is set...
Finland Prosecutes Captain and Bosun in Anchor Dragging Incident...
posted on: Jun 20, 2026
Finnish prosecutors filed charges against the captain and bosun of a small cargo ship that they reported damaged two subsea telecom cables on December 31 and that they believe were attempting to damage additional cables when the ship was stopped. A decision on possible charges against two other officers from the cargo ship, who are also detained in Finland, will be made at a later date, prosecutors said. The captain, who is a Russian citizen, and the bosun, who is an Azerbaijani citizen, were each charged with “aggravated criminal mischief” and aggravated interference with telecommunications. Prosecutors said the charges also include alternate indictments, with the newspaper reports saying the offenses carry prison sentences ranging between two and ten years. The charges stem from an incident on December 31, 2025, when Finnish telecom company Elisa reported a fault on one of its cables running between Estonia and Finland. Later, Swedish telecom...
S Alam’s two Malaysia hotel assets under scrutiny as global investigations expand...
posted on: Jun 19, 2026
The focus of international investigations into the business empire of controversial Bangladeshi-Singaporean businessman Mohammed Saiful Alam, widely known as S Alam, has now shifted to two prominent hotels in Kuala Lumpur linked to his business group. The Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Convention Centre and the adjoining Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Centre are among the overseas assets associated with the S Alam Group, as authorities in several countries continue investigating allegations of money laundering and illicit asset accumulation. A report published yesterday (15 June) by Malaysian financial weekly newspaper The Edge Malaysia said investigations into S Alam’s global business network have expanded across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands and Jersey. Saiful Alam, founder and chairman of the S Alam Group, has built a vast business empire extending from Chattogram to the Mediterranean region. Authorities have alleged that much of the empire was...
Emarat Maritime expands containership fleet with Chinese newbuilding order...
posted on: Jun 19, 2026
Dubai-based shipowner Emarat Maritime has ordered up to six feeder containerships at China’s Guangji Xinneng Shipbuilding. According to Clarksons Research, the company has contracted three firm 930 teu vessels with options for a further three units. Delivery of the firm vessels is scheduled for 2028. No price has been revealed. The order will bolster Emarat Maritime’s existing container shipping activities. While best known as a tanker and dry bulk owner, the UAE company already operates a small containership fleet and has been steadily broadening its interests beyond its traditional markets. Broker Braemar said the owner had opted for newbuildings after spending years assessing opportunities in the secondhand market. Headquartered in Dubai, Emarat Maritime operates a fleet of 19 vessels spanning the tanker, dry bulk and container sectors. The privately owned company controls LR1 and LR2 tankers, supramax and ultramax bulk carriers, and a handful of containerships, while also maintaining...
U.S. Forces Rescue Indian Crewmembers From Life Raft in Indian Ocean...
posted on: Jun 19, 2026
On Sunday, the U.S. Navy and a good Samaritan vessel rescued 14 Indian mariners from a life raft in the Indian Ocean. The mariners became stranded and in distress aboard an unnamed vessel in rough weather, and they put out a distress call at about 1000 hours local time. A U.S. Navy P-8 patrol aircraft responded to the scene and dropped a SAR kit, including a liferaft. The mariners boarded the raft to await rescue. Shortly after, the ro/ro freighter Jabal Ali 9 arrived at the scene. Destroyer USS Michael Murphy also responded to the call. Jabal Ali 9’s crew proceeded to retrieve 11 crewmembers from the raft. Unfortunately, the raft capsized in rough seas, putting the remaining three crewmembers in danger. An MH-60 Sea Hawk rescued them from the water and delivered them safely to the Jabal Ali 9 in good condition. source :...
Shipping Industry Welcomes Iran Deal But Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening Will Take Time...
posted on: Jun 19, 2026
The global shipping industry welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but maritime organizations cautioned Monday that major operational and security questions remain unresolved before commercial traffic can safely return to normal. The agreement, announced Sunday by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials, calls for an end to hostilities, the lifting of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. Specifics of the agreement remain unclear. Despite the announcement, maritime security advisories issued Monday indicated that restrictions remain in place. A Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) advisory warned that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports “remains in effect pending execution of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement scheduled for 19 June 2026” and instructed mariners: “Do not attempt to cross until explicit direction is given.” The advisory said...
How UAE food supplies stayed moving during shipping disruption...
posted on: Jun 19, 2026
Dubai: When regional conflict put pressure on global shipping routes, Al Dahra rerouted more than 5,500 containers, secured new food supplies and raised grain stocks to keep essential commodities moving into the UAE. The UAE-grown agribusiness, founded 30 years ago in Al Ain by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, coordinated nearly 300 global shipments across 27 ports and four continents during a six-week period of disruption. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now – simply click here. The company also secured more than 70,000 tonnes of food from new origins and increased grain stock levels by 185%. Supplies included rice, grains, forage and dairy, while feed support for dairy customers, livestock farmers and grain production remained operational. Arnoud van den Berg, Group CEO of Al Dahra, told Gulf News in an exclusive interview that the first warning signs came through longer shipping times and higher freight rates. “The earliest indicators we...
Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged...
posted on: Jun 17, 2026
The captain of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker which was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel on Sunday has been charged with contravening sanctions, the National Crime Agency said. Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old Indian national, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Twenty-four crew members remain on the vessel, the MV Smyrtos, which is being held off the coast of Weymouth. The NCA said the vessel’s captain had been charged with “contravening Reg 46Z9B Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 by directly or indirectly supplying or delivering by ship prohibited oil/oil products from Russia to a third country”. Sunday’s six-hour operation, which saw commandos fast-roping from a helicopter on to the tanker and was supported by the Royal Air Force, was the first of its kind carried out by UK armed forces. Earlier on Monday, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander issued an order...
Merchant Ship, U.S. Navy Rescue 14 Indian Mariners Near Hormuz Shipping Route...
posted on: Jun 17, 2026
A merchant vessel diverted to assist in the rescue of 14 Indian mariners after their vessel became disabled and was abandoned off the coast of Oman, according to statements from the U.S. Navy and Indian authorities. The rescue involved the Indian-flagged dhow Virat 1, which reportedly suffered an engine failure while operating in the Northern Arabian Sea. According to the Embassy of India in Oman, the crew was forced to abandon the vessel and transfer to a liferaft as Omani authorities coordinated a search and rescue operation with nearby ships. The U.S. Navy said it received a distress call from the stranded mariners at approximately 2 a.m. EST on June 14. A U.S. Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft was first to arrive on scene and deployed a search-and-rescue kit that included a life raft, which the crew successfully boarded.nextstay The UAE-based cargo vessel MV Jabal Ali 9 subsequently arrived at the scene and...
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