OSLO, Norway – 22 April, 2026 Hours after the announcement of an extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is reported to have seized two container…
Introduction On April 12, 2026, President Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States Navy would begin “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait…
Earlier of this afternoon Christina Tsorba from VERGINA TV HQs in Thessaloniki questioned All About Shipping’s John Faraclas on the latest developments in the Middle East mess. The Strait of…
Third annual marine autonomy study ‘the Janus Review’ reports new USV ‘arms race’ driven by wars in Ukraine and Iran US defense company Janus Marine and Defense is today publishing…
Brief Update: No 26/06 Date: April 02, 2026 Executive summary Objectives SEA GUARDIAN, pursues innovative approach by analyzing Maritime Security in accordance with international standards and a certain frame of…
Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Luxury good companies LVMH and Hermes have announced results this week, revealing the stark impact of the Iran war on sales. Share prices for the sector have…
Marine site investigation at Deep Bay14 Apr 2026, Hong KongFor approximately 10 months, marine site investigation works involving drilling of boreholes will be carried.READ MORE Update on supply chain impact…
Shipping companies are being pushed to reassess their cyber resilience after Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority issued a high-priority advisory urging critical sectors to scan systems for potential threats, says Columbia Shipmanagement…
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armedrobbery incidents in the first quarter of 2026, with just 16 incidents recorded worldwide –…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global markets are bracing for a critical day as President Trump’s looming deadline keeps investors on edge, with sentiment holding up better than you…
Liberian Registry Urges Industry-Wide Action on Seafarer Compliance as Sanctions Enforcement Expands
The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, is calling on maritime stakeholders across the industry, including shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, and operators, to review and strengthen their seafarer compliance…
Brief Update: No 26/06 Date: April 02, 2026 Executive summary To provide in a 15-day cycle, the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders with: [MARITIME SECURITY INCIDENTS] or [ASSESSMENT’s…
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…
An interesting debate with Vergina Tv’s CEO Stergios Kalogiros at Vergina’s Athens studio last night with the participation of Chrsitakis Meleties of Dimokratikos Synagermos political party from Nicosia, Cyprus. John…
Storm warning issued26 Mar 2026, Karachi, PakistanKarachi Port Trust is urging port users to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to avoid disruption by a storm warning affecting the area…
Seafarer Dalip Singh was just 25 and had been at sea only two years when his life was cut short on the first night of the conflict in the Gulf.…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Global equity markets are pointing higher this morning after optimism grew around a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict, following reports that the…
by Robin Russel, CEO SATVA TRUST, Co-founder of Further & Further, for allaboutshipping.co.uk The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convened an extraordinary session of its Council over Wednesday and Thursday this…
With tens of thousands of seafarers caught up in the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and the impact spreading across the globe, the need has never been greater for…
What to do when crews are under prolonged stress in high-risk waters For masters on vessels delayed, exposed, or operating under pressure in the Persian Gulf, Psychological First Aid is…
B rief Update: No 26/06 Date: March 22, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide in a 15-day cycle, the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders with: Major maritime security…
Update on the Middle East situation20 Mar 2026, Middle East regionWith the current developments in the Middle East, we have launched this live updates section to keep you informed of…
Further to last week’s interview on the mess in the Middle East and the worsening of the energy issue engulfing slowly, but steadily, the global economy with Iran countering assymetricaly…
IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping, during extraordinary session in London. The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly…