by Captain Michael Fragkias* Shipping is one of the most important pillars of global trade, as more than 80% of international commerce is transported by sea. The efficient operation of…
Maritime Accidents
B rief Update: No 10-1/2026 Date: June 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment…
What does Thursday’s attack on the Ever Lovely tell us about current approaches to transiting the Straits of Hormuz?
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST for allaboutshipping.co.uk Mr Arsenio Domingez, the IMO Secretary General, held a press briefing yesterday covering the IMO-led evacuation framework that has been paused after…
by Martina Meinders, Managing Director at MARIN Shipmanagement RightShip inspections and Crew Welfare Self-Assessments should not be seen as paperwork exercises. When properly used, they become a practical regulatory shield…
MAIB Report: Serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba, 29 nautical miles south-south-east of Beachy Head, England
Report on the investigation of the serious injury to a crew member on board the scallop dredger Jacoba (BM77) 29 nautical miles south-south-east of Beachy Head, England. Summary: On 10 May 2025,…
Diaplous: Venezuela earthquake emergency and maritime operational outlook – 25 Jun 2026
Situation Report Venezuela earthquake emergency and maritime operational outlook As of 25 Jun 2026 / Information Cutoff 07:15 UTC Overview:Two powerful and shallow earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck…
The International Maritime Organization is implementing the evacuation of over 11,000 seafarers on vessels stranded in the Gulf region, in line with the decision of the IMO Council.Details are provided below…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 17 – 24 Jun 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
“The priority remains the safe evacuation of the 11,000 seafarers who have been stranded in the region since the end of February. “We have consistently said that this will require…
Large scale operation to be carried out in cooperation with States and industry Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United…
Reminder Invitation to LSLC’s hybrid event: The Strait of Hormuz – Trading and Chartering Risks – 29th June 2026
REGISTER HERE Key Issues: Moderator:Jonathan Spearing– Partner, Stephenson Harwood LLP Speakers:Rebecca Crookenden– Partner, Stephenson Harwood LLPCatherine Jago – Managing Director – CJH Experts Edward Turner – Global Claims Director, The MECO GroupDhruv Puri –…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) June 13 to June 19
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical…
Diaplous: United States–Iran Interim Agreement and Maritime Implications / Update 01
Situation Report United States–Iran Interim Agreement and Maritime Implications / Update 01 As of 19 Jun 2026 / Information Cutoff 07:30 UTC Overview: Current indicators suggest that the Strait of…
MAIB Report: fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus resulting in one fatality in the German Bight, North Sea on 13 December 2023
Report on the investigation of a fall overboard from the crab potting vessel Amadeus (TH7) resulting in one fatality in the German Bight, North Sea on 13 December 2023 Summary:At about 0009 on…
Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 10 – 17 Jun 2026. Download report here. For your reference, please see below the highlights of this…
Record-Breaking Posidonia 2026 Delivers Deals, Dialogue and Direction for Shipping’s Future
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical…
Situation Report Iran-United States ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz maritime outlook As of 16 Jun 2026 / / 109 days at war / Information Cutoff 12:00 UTC Overview: A new…
Statement on the peace agreement announced between the United States and Islamic Republic of Iran. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes with great satisfaction…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) June 05 to 12, 2026 Brief Update: No 09-3/2026 Date: June 13, 2026 In references to: INSIDE The regional maritime…
by Captain Michalis Fragkias* Shipping is undoubtedly one of the most important sectors of the global economy, as commercial vessels transport the largest volume of international trade. The operation of…
IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarers reported missing. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has expressed deep concern and strong…
Weekly Intelligence Report Week 03 – 10 Jun 2026 Dear Subscriber, Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 03 – 10 Jun 2026. Download…
UK Hydrographic Office launches next-generation ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions New interactive format will streamline passage planning for mariners
New interactive format will streamline passage planning for mariners Taunton, UK – The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched ADMIRALTY Digital Sailing Directions (ADSD), transforming its world leading Sailing Directions navigational guides into a high-performance, interactive digital format. Designed to simplify passage planning and…




