The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has urged immediate global cooperation to secure the release of 44 seafarers currently being held captive by pirates and armed robbers in
The shift towards digitalisation in shipping operations has significantly changed the industry’s risk landscape. While emerging technologies such as blockchain-based shipping documents, e-navigation, and IoT-enabled sensors enhance efficiency and transparency, they also
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Despite the perception that oil piracy is a thing of the past, the danger of petro-piracy continues to be a pressing issue for the global oil industry. Petro-piracy refers to the hijacking
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A catastrophic collision between a container ship and an oil tanker in the North Sea has triggered fears of a major environmental disaster, as emergency crews race to contain the fire and
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Finland has lifted the arrest of the oil tanker Eagle S, which had been seized in late December following accusations that it damaged the Estlink 2 power cable connecting Estonia and Finland.
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Sri Lanka’s maritime destiny has long been forged by pragmatic decision-making and visionary leadership. For decades, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has balanced long-term national interests with the pressing demands of technology,
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Three oil tankers have sustained blast damage in the Mediterranean over the past month, shipping and security sources revealed to Reuters. These incidents mark a rare occurrence, as non-military vessels have not
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A rare and remarkable discovery has been made off the coast of Tenerife, where the elusive black seadevil, a deep-sea predator known for its bioluminescent lure and haunting appearance, has been filmed
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The global shipping industry’s hopes for a return to normal trade through the Red Sea have been dealt a blow following U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza. Shipping executives
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A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling through the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step in the fight against marine plastic pollution with the approval of a draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from
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