The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding…
Nautilus International is gravely concerned by the rapid deterioration in security across key maritime routes in the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, because of escalating military conflict in…
Following the military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding region the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Shipowners | ESCA and the Asian Shipowner’s Association have issued…
The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and adjoining sea areas in light of…
March 1, 2026 – “The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East is causing disruption to global liner shipping, with many ocean carriers pausing or rerouting services as they…
In light of the significant military escalation between the US/Israel and Iran that began yesterday, February 28, 2026, flag states and maritime security organizations have issued urgent advisories for all…
As the international maritime community marks the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention’s (MLC) adoption, UK Chamber of Shipping Policy Director, Tim Springett, reflects on the convention’s journey so…
Fire broke out on Passenger Vessel World Legacy on 20 Feb 2026. The vessel was anchored at Raffles Reserved Anchorage. MPA patrol craft, Police CG & Singapore Civil Defence Force…
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a a safety advisory giving update regarding the number of enclosed space entry incidents since 2020. Since 2020, 12 enclosed…
Liberia issued Marine Advisory 03/2026 to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern Engine Room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels. Recent Engine Room…
