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Morning News Brief — Monday, November 9, 2026 1. World developments Russia–Ukraine negotiations begin tomorrow with security guarantees at...
India in the Mediterranean...
Vijay Prashad On 26 October 2026, Greece’s foreign minister George Gerapetritis stood at the United Nations headquarters and rejected...
Seafarers’ needs must drive technological...
New research highlights how technology can shift rather than eliminate operational risks at sea, emphasizing the importance of seafarer...
Four months offline to daily...
Seafarers at Seatrade Crew Connect in Manila said internet access on board has changed crew welfare, but promises of...
Iran says Indian ships exempt from Strait of Hormuz transit restrictions...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
Iran has reportedly exempted vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, although Indian and Chinese ships remain subject to transit fees. Amir Hayat-Moghaddam, deputy chairman of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) on November 3 that vessels from the four countries were permitted to transit the strategic waterway despite continuing restrictions on commercial shipping, as reported by Anadolu Agency. The lawmaker said the exemptions reflected Iran’s economic and diplomatic interests. In India’s case, the arrangement was intended to facilitate pharmaceutical imports, while the exemption for Chinese vessels was linked to securing Beijing’s political support. Hayat-Moghaddam also said Iran was collecting transit fees from Indian and Chinese vessels, while allowing Qatari ships to pass without charges. He did not clarify whether Iraqi ships were subject to similar payments. Although the announcement suggests...
Marshall Islands warns of targeted cyberattacks on shipboard networks...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has warned of deliberate cyber threats targeting commercial vessels, following investigations into suspected cyberattacks on two US-bound ships in August 2026. In Ship Security Advisory No. 08-26, issued on October 30, 2026, the Administrator highlights how internet-facing network infrastructure, particularly firewalls, routers and virtual private network (VPN) systems, can provide hostile actors with access to onboard information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. According to the advisory, the US Coast Guard (USCG) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that two vessels bound for the United States were subjected to suspected cyberattacks during August 2026. The first vessel was boarded in the Gulf of Mexico on August 21 by USCG law enforcement, inspection and cyber protection personnel, alongside an FBI cyber team, following indications that its network had been compromised by foreign cyber actors. A second vessel was boarded...
Technostress grows as STCW takes 10 years to catch up with digital ships...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
Ship managers are adding alarms, connectivity and AI tools to bridges faster than training rules can follow. At CrewConnect Global in Manila, a panel of regulators, managers and trainers looked at what happens when certified crews no longer understand the systems in front of them. Ship managers fitting their vessels with integrated alarm systems, remote diagnostics and AI tools may be adding risk faster than they are adding competence. That idea ran through a panel at Seatrade Maritime CrewConnect Global in Manila on 21 October. Speakers were asked to imagine that it was 2032 and that a crew holding valid certificates had caused a casualty they did not fully understand. John Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer of The Nautical Institute, moderated and made the format plain from the start. “They’re not getting a fireside chat, they’re getting an interrogation,” he told the room. Certified is not the same as capable...
IMO Council Backs Second Term for Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027. The IMO Council, comprising 40 Member States, held its 138th session (2-6 November) at IMO headquarters in London. The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second four-year term, from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2031. Announcing the decision on 4 November during the Council’s 138th session in London, Council Chair Mr. Victor Jimenez (Spain) congratulated the Secretary-General on behalf of the IMO Council and confirmed that the decision would be submitted to the IMO Assembly for approval when it meets in late 2027. Addressing the meeting, Mr. Dominguez said: “I am deeply grateful to the Members of the Council and all Members of the Organization for their continued trust and support. I remain committed to following your guidance and contributing...
Autonomous navigation: Enhancing collision avoidance and safety at sea...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
During the 17th SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Ioannis Papaefthymiou, Managing Director at Anschuetz Panama, highlighted the role of COLREG-compliant collision and grounding avoidance technology in enhancing navigational safety and supporting decision-making onboard. Drawing on a practical example, he explained how integrated navigation systems can help reduce crew workload and fatigue while improving situational awareness through sensor fusion, optical and infrared cameras. The maritime industry is facing several interconnected challenges, including a growing shortage of qualified officers, persistent human-factor risks and increasing operational pressure. At the same time, technological developments and the evolving regulatory framework for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) are creating new opportunities to improve navigational safety. I believe that autonomous navigation technologies can play an important role in addressing these challenges. However, the objective should not simply be to introduce more automation onboard. It should be to support the people responsible for navigation, helping them make better-informed decisions...
COP31 and maritime: Key climate priorities for shipping, oceans and transport...
posted on: Nov 9, 2026
As world leaders prepare to gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31, attention is turning to the implementation of climate commitments, with maritime decarbonisation, ocean protection, cleaner transport and investment in sustainable infrastructure among the priorities relevant to the shipping industry. The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will take place from 9 to 20 November 2026, bringing together governments, international organisations, industry representatives, scientists and civil society to advance global climate action under the Paris Agreement. Hosted by Türkiye, with Australia serving as President of Negotiations, COP31 is being positioned as an “Implementation COP”, focusing on translating climate commitments into measurable progress. Its guiding principles are Dialogue, Consensus and Action, with an emphasis on international cooperation and practical solutions. According to the COP31 Presidency’s third letter to Parties, the conference’s Action Agenda is structured around ten interconnected priorities, including clean energy transition, green industrialisation, oceans and seas, climate-resilient...
Morning News Brief — Sunday, November 8, 2026...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
Morning News Brief — Sunday, November 8, 2026 1. World developments Russia intensified attacks before this week’s Ukraine negotiations. Ukraine said 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones struck energy and civilian infrastructure, causing outages across five regions. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of seeking leverage before the November 10–11 U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. Russia also reported intercepting 411 Ukrainian drones; a Russian refinery was reportedly hit. theguardian.comWhy it matters: The military escalation reduces expectations of an early ceasefire and suggests that territorial and security issues will dominate the first trilateral talks since February. Washington and Tehran remain divided despite intensive Gulf diplomacy. Qatar has presented proposals covering Iran’s nuclear program and the wider conflict. Iran says it could reopen Hormuz under a sequence involving an end to the U.S. port blockade and sanctions relief, but insists its ceasefire conditions must be satisfied before substantive nuclear negotiations. apnews.comWhy it...
Shipbuilding boom heads for 2028 delivery crunch...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
The global shipbuilding orderbook has expanded three and a half times since 2020, while yard capacity has grown by just 30%, setting the stage for an extraordinary delivery squeeze over the next two years. The latest Shipping Market Review from Danish Ship Finance reveals that shipbuilding order cover has jumped from 1.4 years in 2020 to 3.7 years today, with the orderbook now equivalent to 19% of the existing world fleet, up from just 7% six years ago. The figures add another dimension to the remarkable shipbuilding boom documented by Splash on Monday, when Clarksons Research revealed that the global orderbook had reached a record 226.1m compensated gross tonnes (cgt), surpassing the previous peak of 225.5m cgt set in September 2008. Worth approximately $700bn, the backlog is heavily concentrated in China, whose yards control 68% of outstanding orders. Danish Ship Finance notes that shipyards have contracted more tonnage than...
Finland Jails Captain and Boatswain for “Intentional” Anchor Dragging...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
The Helsinki District Court convicted the captain and boatswain of the cargo ship Fitburg, who were accused of damaging two undersea telecommunications cables and endangering additional assets in a 2025 anchor-dragging incident. Both men were found guilty of “aggravated vandalism” for knowingly letting the cargo ship sail for hours dragging its anchor in the Gulf of Finland, and they were sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution. It is a landmark case as it was the first conviction in what has been alleged to be part of a Russian campaign of hybrid warfare, although the case was limited to the anchor-dragging incident and not tried on larger geopolitical issues. A previous case in Finland was dismissed over issues of jurisdiction but might face a retrial, while a third case involving a Chinese master was pursued by the Chinese authorities. The District Court dismissed the defense’s claims over jurisdiction,...
Evergreen’s Suez return leaves Zim increasingly isolated...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
The container shipping industry’s long detour around southern Africa is rapidly coming to an end, with Taiwan’s Evergreen preparing to send its first ships through the Suez Canal after almost three years of avoiding the Red Sea. According to liner consultancy Linerlytica, Evergreen will deploy the 16,556 teu Ever Eon and Ever Edit through Suez on November 7 and 11 respectively, operating on the Ocean Alliance’s NEU7/CES service. The 20,124 teu Ever Gifted will follow on November 16 on the alliance’s MD2 Mediterranean service. Evergreen had been the last Ocean Alliance member holding out against a return to the canal, with partners CMA CGM, Cosco and OOCL already restoring services through the waterway. The development comes as the Premier Alliance, comprising Ocean Network Express, HMM and Yang Ming, prepares to restore further Mediterranean services through Suez. Meanwhile, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced that their Gemini Cooperation’s ME1 service linking...
Qatari LNG tanker struck by unidentified objects in Arabian Gulf...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
The Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda was struck by unidentified objects while transiting the Arabian Gulf on the evening of 30 October, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping in the region. All 25 crew members, including six Indian nationals, reported safe as Gulf states condemn attack amid growing maritime security concerns. Qatar has strongly condemned the attack describing the incident as a dangerous act that threatens maritime navigation and the security of global energy supplies. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country reserves the right to take all necessary measures, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, to protect its assets, vessels and crews. It added that the relevant authorities had launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible. The Ministry also warned that such reckless and...
Maritime safety: Bridging the gap between procedures and onboard performance...
posted on: Nov 8, 2026
During the 17th SAFETY4SEA Athens Forum, Capt. Ioakeim Diplas, Learning Solutions Manager & Subject Matter Expert at OneLearn Global, stressed that regulations, procedures and compliance frameworks such as STCW, MLC and SIRE 2.0 provide essential foundations for maritime safety, but safe operations ultimately depend on people. He highlighted the importance of understanding human factors, assessing competence in practice and strengthening training to ensure that seafarers can respond effectively to real operational challenges. The maritime industry does not lack regulations, policies or procedures. We have STCW, the ISM Code, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), SIRE 2.0, company procedures, permits to work, checklists and risk assessments. All these frameworks have an important purpose: they support safety. However, having the right procedures in place does not automatically mean that work will be carried out safely. I believe the real challenge lies in understanding what happens between the written procedure and the person...
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