U.S Naval Blockade of all Iranian Ports and Coastal Areas
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will enforce a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas effective 1400 UTC on 13 April 2026. This blockade will be enforced in the…
Middle East Gulf Continued Regional Disruption Impacts to Crew Welfare and Inspections
In reference to INTERCARGO post Vigilance and Protection of Bulk Carrier Seafarers and shore-based Personnel in the Gulf Region, INTERCARGO remains concerned regarding the continuing conflict in the Gulf region,…
“Fragmented Responses are no Longer Sufficient”: IMO Secretary-General
Foreign Ministers updated on IMO actions related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has urged States to…
M/T Ethera Seized by Belgian Navy Under Operation Blue Intruder
Belgian army seized vessel M/T Ethera (IMO:9387279) in pos 51 42 48N, 002 37 52E on 01 Mar 2026; under Operation Blue Intruder with French support; 21 crew detained. Sailing…
Norway Shifts Security Level to Prohibition from Level 3, Says Attacks on Vessels is Unacceptable
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided that, until further notice, Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz. For ships already operating in the area,…
USCG’s Port Security Advisory on Cameroon, Iraq & Madagascar
The Coast Guard announced that it is revoking port facility exemptions from the Port Security Advisory for Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 1-26).…
Report of Piracy Activity in the Gulf of Guinea
A recent report indicates a Pirate Action Group operating offshore Gabon. The threat area was described as “between the coasts of Nigeria and Gabon”. In an effort to prevent further…
2025: Worst Year for Seafarer Abandonment
ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels – Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000…
Piracy & Robbery Report by ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in 2025
The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) issued its 2025 annual report on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia today at the 17th Nautical Forum held in Singapore. The…
Raft of Shipping Rules in Force from 1 January 2026
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea. A set of amendments to key IMO treaties and Codes have…