IMO Calls Extraordinary Council Meeting to Discuss Situation in Middle East
The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of…
Incident Involving Oil Tanker MT SAFESEA VISHNU Near Basra
The Government of India has received information regarding an incident involving the oil tanker MT SAFESEA VISHNU near Basra, Iraq, on 11 March 2026, during ship-to-ship (STS) cargo loading operations…
WSC: Risk to Seafarers and Shipping in the Middle East
11 March 2026 – “Around 20,000 seafarers on vessels operating in the Middle East are facing a dangerous and highly uncertain security situation as the conflict in the region continues,”…
MAIB Released Report of Spirit of Discovery’s Propulsion Loss
Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by the passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery on 4 November 2023 while crossing…
St. Lawrence Seaway Publishes SEaway Handbook 2026
This Seaway Handbook contains the joint St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s Seaway Practices and Procedures established under Section 99 of the Canada Marine Act and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence…
India (DGS): Safetv Advisory for Indian Seafarers in the PG, SOH & Adjacent Waters
The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, has issued DGS Circular 10 of 2026, providing an updated Safety Advisory for Indian Seafarers and Shipping Stakeholders operating in the Persian…
Message from ICS Chairman on the Military Conflict in the SOH
“I have been deeply concerned about the seafarers who are being put in extreme danger in the Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding region when they are simply trying to…
The International Group effort to Save Face on Changes to War Coverage by P&I Clubs
“The International Group have been asked to comment on the changes to war coverage provided by P&I Clubs following the attacks on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation against Gulf States…
Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Designation of Warlike Operations Area in the Strait of Hormuz
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as the social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), agree to designate the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf…
Intertanko & OCIMF Issue Joint Statement PG Situation
The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners and Oil Companies International Marine Forum have issued a joint statement on evolving situation across the Middle East and its waterways, especially the…