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Indonesia clarifies that it will not impose tolls in Malacca Strait...
posted on: Apr 29, 2026
Following earlier remarks suggesting that Indonesia was exploring the possibility of imposing tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca, the country’s Finance Minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, later clarified that no such plan is under consideration. Speaking at a press conference, the Indonesian Finance Minister emphasized that Indonesia would adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which governs international navigation rights and does not permit such charges. The initial comments, in which Sadewa speculated about ways to monetize the strategic waterway, drew significant attention before he acknowledged that implementing tolls would not be feasible. Responding to the discussion, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, stressed that decisions concerning the Strait of Malacca cannot be made unilaterally, noting that regional countries follow a consensus-based approach to maritime governance. He added that Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand maintain close coordination on the issue, including joint patrols to...
Dual Hormuz Blockade Cuts Ship Transits to Near Zero...
posted on: Apr 29, 2026
By Prejula Prem and Julian Lee (Bloomberg) — The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut to international shipping as the double blow of Iranian and US blockades leaves the key energy corridor largely dormant. A tiny trickle of vessels, most with links to Iran, was observed in recent days. Traffic is generally steering clear after tensions in the waterway escalated last week as Iranian gunboats fired on ships, while US forces seized two oil tankers. Three Iran-linked ships exited the Persian Gulf through the strait on Monday morning, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg show. No incoming vessels were observed. The Middle East war, now in its ninth week, has choked off vast supplies of crude and fuels to global markets. Oil is trading above $100 a barrel after efforts to resume peace talks stalled, leaving Hormuz almost impassable. Ship Movements Two bulk carriers and a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, all with ties to Tehran,...
No vessel is immune: The reality of maritime cyber risk...
posted on: Apr 29, 2026
Technology innovation is everywhere. Improved connectivity, data sharing and digitalisation are actively improving every corner of maritime operations. But with it brings an increased risk of cyberattacks. Panagiotis Anastasiou, Cybersecurity Strategy Leader, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, shared insights from his vast career, discussing how the industry’s technology revolution is evolving and what industry leaders can do to protect themselves. Proactivity Vs Reactivity “We introduced high-speed internet, we introduced connectivity, but neglected to secure everything before implementing this connectivity and this created problems.” Panagiotis continued, “The industry sees cyber as a financial burden and not the added value that cyber security brings, only caring when they get impacted.” This mindset is rooted in an industry that still sees cyber as an unnecessary cost, with everyone thinking it won’t happen to their vessels. In reality, this is not the case. Nobody is immune. Panagiotis shared his experience at Bureau Veritas:...
PMA advises vessels to avoid Hormuz following attacks on vessels...
posted on: Apr 29, 2026
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), through its Directorate General of Merchant Marine (DGMM), has advised all Panamanian-flagged vessels to avoid transiting the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters whenever possible due to rising regional instability. Where avoidance is not feasible, the Authority strongly recommends implementing enhanced security and surveillance measures in strict compliance with international maritime protection protocols. The advisory follows two security incidents involving Panamanian-flagged container ships in the area. The vessel Euphoria came under fire from three unidentified craft while in the Strait of Hormuz region, though no injuries were reported and the ship is now safely anchored in Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates. In a separate case, the MSC Francesca was intercepted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and ordered to anchor near the Iranian coastline, where it remains awaiting further instructions. The PMA states it is maintaining direct and continuous communication with vessel operators and owners, providing full...
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posted on: Apr 28, 2026
বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি অ্যালামনাই অ্যাসোসিয়েশন বিএমএএএ ২০২৬-২০২৭ মেয়াদে নতুন নির্বাহী কমিটি ঘোষণা করেছে। নতুন এই কমিটি গঠনের মাধ্যমে অ্যালামনাই সদস্যদের আশা ও সমর্থনের প্রতিফলন ঘটেছে বলে জানিয়েছে সংস্থাটি। নবনির্বাচিত কমিটিতে সভাপতি হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পেয়েছেন মো. মো: সাখাওয়াত হোসেন এবং সাধারণ সম্পাদক হিসেবে নির্বাচিত হয়েছেন মো. মাহবুবুর রহমান। এছাড়া গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অন্যান্য পদে নির্বাচিত হয়েছেন এস. এ. ফাসিহুর রহমান ভাইস প্রেসিডেন্ট ১ মো. গোলাম সরওয়ার ভাইস প্রেসিডেন্ট ২. ফয়সাল আল আসাদুজ্জামান কোষাধ্যক্ষ এবং মো. গোলাম জিলানী সহকারী সাধারণ সম্পাদক। এছাড়াও বিভিন্ন ব্যাচের সমন্বয়ে ১০ জন সদস্য নিয়ে নির্বাহী কমিটি গঠন করা হয়েছে। তারা তাদের অভিজ্ঞতা ও দক্ষতা দিয়ে সংগঠনকে এগিয়ে নিতে ভূমিকা রাখবেন বলে আশা প্রকাশ করা হয়েছে। ১৯৬২ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত বাংলাদেশের প্রাচীনতম ও স্বনামধন্য বাংলাদেশ মেরিন একাডেমি চট্টগ্রামের অ্যালামনাইরা দীর্ঘদিন ধরে দেশীয় ও আন্তর্জাতিক পর্যায়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অবদান রেখে আসছেন। তাদের শিক্ষার্থীরা দেশের অর্থনীতিতে বড় ভূমিকা রাখার পাশাপাশি সরকারি ও বেসরকারি বিভিন্ন প্রতিষ্ঠানে উচ্চ পদে কর্মরত আছেন। অফশোর ও অনশোর উভয়...
UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships...
posted on: Apr 28, 2026
By Weilun Soon (Bloomberg) — The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began more than seven weeks ago, according to Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez. The plan can only be put into action when there are clear signs of de-escalation, Dominguez said on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week on Tuesday. The United Nations agency would also need to ascertain if mines had been laid in the strait before sending ships through, he said. “In order for us to do anything at all, we need to make sure that the conflict has come to an end, that there’s no threats of any ships being attacked and that the region is clear from any hazards, including mines,” Dominguez said. Video Unpaused Around 800 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf after traffic...
IMO ISWG GHG 21: Key outcomes
posted on: Apr 28, 2026
A UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group readout says that the 21st session of IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on greenhouse gas emissions (IMO ISWG GHG 21) has made steady progress ahead of MEPC 84, set to take place 27 April to 1st May. The discussions focused on implementing the IMO’s Net Zero Framework (NZF), particularly the detailed guidelines needed to understand how it would work in practice for both governments and the shipping industry. Compared with the situation in October 2025, when a decision on adopting the NZF was postponed for 12 months, the group says there is now significantly greater clarity on how the framework could operate. This includes a more developed evidence base for assessing its potential to shape investment decisions for shipowners and broader energy transition pathways in the maritime sector. Given the outcome of MEPC.ES2 in October 2025, many have assumed that the NZF had no future and the...
Psychological safety and leadership: Building a strong safety culture onboard...
posted on: Apr 28, 2026
During the 2026 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. Alexandros Gerokounas, MSQ Manager, DPA / CSO at LMZ Shipping emphasized that without psychological safety, effective teamwork cannot exist, concluding that trust and wellbeing are essential pillars of any successful onboard environment. Despite the existence of Safety Management Systems (SMS), regulatory compliance requirements, and established procedures, incidents continue to occur. Investigations consistently show that human factors contribute significantly, but also that organizational factors, environmental conditions, and sometimes even luck are involved. This raises a fundamental question: it is not only whether procedures exist, but whether the organizational culture actually enables people to follow them effectively in real operational conditions. What is psychological safety? Psychological safety is the shared belief that individuals can raise safety concerns, report errors, challenge decisions, and speak up about risk without fear of retaliation, embarrassment, or negative career impact. It is also important to emphasize what it is not....
India Mulls Options On Iran Port Stake Before Sanctions Kick In...
posted on: Apr 28, 2026
By Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Mihir Mishra Apr 25, 2026 (Bloomberg) –India is considering various options regarding its stake in the Chabahar port in Iran, including temporarily divesting from it, ahead of the expiry of a US sanctions waiver in coming days, officials familiar with the matter said. New Delhi is holding separate talks with the US and Iran on how to proceed on its $120 million investment in the port, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. One of the options is to temporarily transfer the stake to an Iranian entity, one of the officials said. India doesn’t plan to completely exit the port, the person said, since there are plans to expand connectivity at the harbor through a rail link. Officials had been hopeful that the sanctions waiver, which is due to expire April 26, would be extended, but rising tensions between the...
Cruise Ship Reports “Splash” in Strait as Five Ships Escape Persian Gulf...
posted on: Apr 27, 2026
Taking advantage of the relative calm with the current ceasefire and reports that the Strait of Hormuz is open, the first of the cruise ships began their outward journey. Six cruise ships had been caught inside the Persian Gulf when hostilities began and have remained for the past 47 days alongside at ports including Port Rashid, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, while their passengers were repatriated. Three cruise ships, MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia (184,000 gross tons), and the sister ships Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 (each 99,000 gross tons) were seen on AIS sailing together on Saturday through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships were staying on the southern side, remaining in Omani waters. The master of one of the cruise ships reported to the monitoring operation UKMTO (UK Maritime Trade Operations) that it saw a “splash” close to the ship. It happened when they were approximately three nautical miles east of Oman. It...
Navy Attacks and Seizes First Vessel in Blockade of Iran’s Seaports...
posted on: Apr 27, 2026
The U.S. Navy has fired upon and boarded an inbound Iranian container ship, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. It is the first instance of kinetic methods being used for enforcement during the selective blockade. According to U.S. Central Command, the sanctioned boxship Touska approached the blockade enforcement area in the Gulf of Oman and attempted to continue on an inbound course, arriving from China and headed for Bandar Abbas. Destroyer USS Spruance issued a warning, which Touska disregarded, Trump said, “so our navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room.” According to CENTCOM, the vessel was warned for six hours, and the crew was instructed to evacuate the engine room before Spruance opened fire with her deck gun. Several rounds disabled the boxship’s propulsion, CENTCOM said. U.S. Marines boarded and took control of the vessel, Trump said. “We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what’s on...
Three Injured in Fire Aboard USS Zumwalt
posted on: Apr 27, 2026
A fire aboard the first-in-class destroyer USS Zumwalt has injured three sailors, according to the U.S. Navy. Zumwalt is currently at shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi to undergo modifications needed to launch the service’s next-generation hypersonic missile. Launch tubes and equipment have replaced both of the Zumwalt’s iconic deck guns, which were designed to deliver high velocity, high tech shore bombardment from a stealthy platform. According to USNI and Naval Surface Forces, a fire was reported aboard Zumwalt at about 2145 hours on April 19. The crew managed to put it out, but three sailors were injured; two were treated at the scene, and the third was taken to the hospital. All are in stable condition. An investigation into the circumstances of the blaze and the extent of the damage is under way. The U.S. Navy’s futuristic Zumwalt-class destroyers have had an uneven history in service, and have deployed only rarely. Their unique deck guns have never...
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