Iran does not recognize the US-coordinated southern transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, a dispute increasingly linked to recent…
Category: Regulatory Updates
Saudi Arabia Launches Multinational Defensive Maritime Coalition With 14 Nations
Saudi Arabia has founded a new Multinational Defensive Maritime Coalition in Riyadh, backed by 14 nations, to secure the Bab…
Nautical Institute Urges Industry to Keep Seafarer Safety a Shared Priority
The Nautical Institute has called on the maritime community to keep seafarer safety and welfare a shared priority, as industry…
Tankers Turn Back Near Yemen as Houthi “Maritime Embargo” Squeezes Saudi-Bound Shipping
At least seven oil tankers have reportedly reversed course near Yemen since the Houthi group declared a maritime embargo on…
European Shipowners Back EU Proposal to Recognise Two Indian Shipyards
ECSA has welcomed a European Commission proposal to add two Indian shipyards to the updated European List of Ship recognised…
US Port Security Leaders Convene to Counter Irregular Warfare Threats to Maritime Trade
National security and maritime leaders met at Port Miami to address port sabotage, cyberattacks, and foreign exploitation of commercial logistics…
IMO Council Reaffirms Freedom of Navigation, Condemns Attacks Near the Strait of Hormuz
The IMO Council closed its 137th session by reaffirming transit passage rights through international straits and condemning attacks on commercial…
Insurers Move to Restrict Cover for Ships Paying Iran Tolls Through the Strait of Hormuz
A major marine insurance trade group has confirmed that policies can now be cancelled for vessels paying tolls to Iran…
Super Typhoon Threatens China’s Major Ports as IMO Advances Navigation Safety Measures off Yemen
June 2026 | Maritime Safety, Weather & Navigation Desk The global maritime industry is simultaneously confronting two significant operational challenges,…
Panama Canal Suspends Auction System for Close-In Transit Slots, Reshaping Global Shipping Dynamics
June 2026 | Global Maritime Trade & Logistics Desk In a significant development for the global maritime industry, the Panama…
