IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “I unequivocally condemn the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea area. These attacks are indefensible. They endanger the lives of seafarers, while threatening the security of international shipping, the marine environment and the stability of global supply chains. …
Strait of Hormuz
ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis interviews on Saint Marcella’s day allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on the ongoing wars…
https://vog.ert.gr/ondemand/o-naytiliakos-analytis-giannis-faraklas-stis-kales-thalasses Except covering the Anniversary of Saint Marcella’s Day, the patron Saint of the Island of Chios, Eastern Aegean, Greece, Antonis Karagiannakis raised the issue of: We look forward to…
Recording Link to LSLC’s event -The Strait of Hormuz – Trading and Chartering Risks to be debated (Part 3 of this Special Series)
From the above subject debate, viewers can see and listen same: We look forward to your comments. Meantime, we look forward to welcoming you to future events in our 2026…
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13 July 2026, 12:47 IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes Download IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers. The Council of the International Maritime…
Shipping and Marine Insurance Implications of the Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz
6th July 2026 4.2 Freight and Insurance Cost Inflation 5. Legal and Contractual Consideration5.1 Charterparty Provisions 5.2 Insurance Arrangements 5.3 Compliance and DisclosureChanges in operating risk may trigger reporting obligations…
Stranded sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz face mounting corrosion risk, warns Brookes Bell
Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at significant risk of accelerated structural corrosion, with some vessels having remained at anchorage for more than three…
Xeneta: Carriers offering an all-time high amount of container shipping capacity from Far East to US West Coast this week
“Ocean container shipping is running hot on the Transpacific, with offered capacity from Far East to US West Coast hitting an all-time high this week and spot rates showing another…
Without prejudice Following our last and the inability of the players to create a better environment in the Middle East and in particular in the Persian Gulf, I took a…
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…
Media Statement: Strait of Hormuz – IUMI update 24 June 2026 The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) welcomes the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and…
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…
IMCA urges focus on diver safety amid rising demand for vessel maintenance as Strait of Hormuz reopens
· IMCA highlights “unacceptably high” levels of fatalities and injuries from underwater ship husbandry, as vessel owners prepare for Strait of Hormuz reopening · Demand for the cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of…
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 –…
OneCare Group highlights the human cost of keeping world trade moving as the industry comes together for Day of the Seafarer
Leading health and wellness platform OneCare Group is calling on shipping leaders to recognise the immense pressures facing today’s seafarers and ensure health and wellbeing is treated as a safety-critical issue, as…
US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz— but full container shipping recovery at least three months away
Xeneta data shows 10% of global container shipping fleet impacted by blockade, with spot rates up +192% on Asia-US trades and +106% into North Europe Oslo, Norway – 19 June 2026…
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…




