Maritime News

Denmark has committed to further cooperation with Nigeria on maritime security, focusing on intelligence sharing and capacity building in the Gulf of Guine Read More: https://punchng.com/denmark-reaffirms-commitment-to-nigerias-maritime-safety/

Iranian attacks sink two ships in Strait of HormuzThe Washington Post Iran war live: Cargo ships sunk in Hormuz, Houthis claim Riyadh attackAl Jazeera Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacksCNBC Two container ships sink near strait o…

Less than 200km south of Taiwan, Batanes is the Philippines' northernmost province. Growing maritime tensions with China and Manila's deepening defence ties with the US and Japan are drawing fresh attention to the strategically located island chain.

Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacksThe Guardian Cargo vessels sunk in Hormuz Strait during ongoing Iran attacksAl Jazeera Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacksCNBC Iranian attack sinks conta…

Ten years after a tugboat ran aground in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation territory and spilled thousands of litres of fuel, the nation said it is still seeking compensation for ongoing harms, including cultural losses.

Iran has quite obviously been surging its attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to wreak uncertainty and economic havoc for the Trump administration ahead of the November midterm elections, undermining a recent recovery in Persi…

Suez Canal container transits just topped half of pre-disruption levels for the first time, even as the security case for the Red Sea moves the wrong way.

By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past...

At least ten vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz since Sunday amid ongoing conflict. Four vessels were struck on Tuesday while six were attacked on Sunday, marking the highest daily total. Two seafarers are missing, and a container ship has rep…

Container ship sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran steps up attacksCNBC Oil prices steady after gains on Iran's new tactics to target tankersReuters Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks IncreaseWSJ Iran shifting tactics to step up atta…

The world's most critical shipping lanes are becoming battlegrounds as Iran targets commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis threaten shipping through the Bab al Mandab, and Russia and Ukraine wage an escalating maritime war in the Black Sea. B…

Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.

Kerala Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes CM-led unified port governance, port development authorities, land bank and 45-year PPPs to boost investment.

Behind the armed conflict between Riyadh and Yemen’s Houthi movement lies a much broader strategic struggle: the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, two regional powers whose competing interests have influenced the political and security landscape of the M…

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports, after concluding that Spain’s...

Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.

All 21 sailors on GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an unidentified projectile on Tuesday, Singaporean authorities say.

The Association of Maritime Truck Owners has condemned the alleged assault of a truck driver and his motor boy by Indian nationals at a company in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/amato-raises-concern-over-alleged-assault-on-truckers-in-ibadan/

A tanker and a container ship were struck by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred while Iran has been asserting control over the waterway, blocking transit since the onset of the war. An investigation into the attacks …

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Tuesday that an "unknown projectile" struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. "Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report a...

The British Maritime Trade Center reported an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This is the second attack on a container ship in the Strait within a day, along with attacks on tankers.

Ships around the Strait of Hormuz are suffering their worst attacks of the war so far, with 24 ships struck in the past two weeks — causing oil exports to plummet to less than half the pre-war flow.

Odisha Police to launch Unified Coastal Surveillance Network with upgraded command centre, cameras and sub-control hubs for real-time maritime security monitoring.

Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard faces high costs, labor shortages and limited orders, raising concerns over the Korea-US MASGA initiative to revive American shipbuilding.

India and Iran's National Security Advisers exchanged views on regional tensions following Houthi attacks and maritime security concerns. They discussed the recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz that affected Indian seafarers. The conversation included top…

In the absence of a maritime delimitation agreement with Libya, Greece applies the median line in accordance with international law. Libya itself has also announced offshore blocks based on this line, the sources note The post Greek diplomatic sources: Libya’…

The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.

The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.

This essay explores Southeast Asian perspectives on Quad-driven maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Through expert analyses from Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam, it evaluates regional perceptions of Quad initiatives based on three primary var…

What Happened? Shares of crude oil tanker operator DHT Holdings (NYSE:DHT) jumped 4.3% in the pre-market session after the company provided an update on its expected fleet time charter equivalent earnings for the third quarter of 2026. According to the compan…

Brent crude oil prices rose to nearly $107 per barrel on Monday following fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-nears-107-as-middle-east-attacks-escalate/

Matson has christened the first of three new Jones Act containerships at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, marking another milestone in the carrier’s $1 billion fleet renewal program as the Philadelphia yard...

Tanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than Energy Secretary Chris Wright described Monday.

First of Three New Containerships Will Enter Service in 2027 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI), a leading U.S. shipbuilder of ocean-going merch…

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at the Ernest N....

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively, according to...

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The agreement spans floating...

Five more commercial vessels were struck in and around the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, including a containership and four tankers, as attacks on merchant shipping continue to escalate across...

Dense heavy crude, which oil refiners around the world favor for its typically low cost, is piling up in the Americas as soaring freight rates have stifled exports and US refiners have been running close to their limits.

HOUSTON, Oct 12 : Dense heavy crude, which oil refiners around the world favor for its typically low cost, is piling up in the Americas as soaring freight rates have stifled exports and US refiners have been running close to their limits. The glut in North an…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as it outperformed other major indexes Monday, holding to higher ground as Chevron (CVX) gained with energy stocks climbing alongside oil prices. Tanker name Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) made a bullish move on the stock…

After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shippingCNN WATCH: Black smoke BILLOWS from tanker attacked in Strait of HormuzFox News Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stallAl Jazeera Matter of time: V…

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a supertanker in the Strait of Hormuz for non-compliance. Two Indian nationals remain missing after a separate drone attack on MT Petro Dolphin earlier this month. The search-and-rescue operations are active, …

Pramod Patil of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena highlighted severe traffic congestion affecting commuters on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The protest aimed to demand immediate action to repair potholes and manage heavy vehicle traffic effectively. Citizens and polit…

DUBAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) – The United States’ response to Iran’s seven conditions in a proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz was “insufficient”, Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, was quoted by state...

Iran says the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz is insufficient, as indirect negotiations continue through Qatar.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has reclassified an earlier incident it reported on as an attack, following confirmation that a tanker had been hit by a drone."Local autho...

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a suspicious incident involving a tanker near the Sohar anchorage in Oman.According to the agency, the condition of the crew, the extent o...

Dramatic Videos Show Several Tankers On Fire In Strait Of Hormuz This Weekend Yet another tanker has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, which brings the total number to at least two or possibly as many as three suffering damage in the last 24 ho…

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that it has received a report of an outbound tanker being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.The hit caused a fire on board,...