The shipping industry is uncertain over Strait of Hormuz transits as Iran says it will not remain open if the US blockade continue.

New pollution reporting and monitoring app launched with extended functionality to tackle marine pollution.

Guided-missile destroyer disables boxship with shots to the engine room before marines board and seize ship in Arabian Sea.

Iranian officials on Saturday reversed the previous statements and once again declared the Strait of Hormuz is closed, along with renewing their strict conditions. Several ships are reporting they were fired upon, while others said they were told the Strait is closed and were forced to turn back from their attempts to exit the Persian Gulf.

Particularly in the United States, where the constitution was designed to incorporate checks and balances between the different parts of government, democracies do not always speak with one clear voice. So in examining what America’s attitude is towards the imposition and enforcement of oil sanctions.

India has made progress in establishing a local P&I club to protect the country’s shipping interests. Over the weekend, the cabinet approved creation of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI), supported by a sovereign guarantee amounting to about $1.4 billion.

Modern shipping, however, operates in a world where distance alone is an incomplete metric. Climate volatility, the economics of fuel, charter party complexity, congestion, safety and even wildlife migration patterns have turned voyage planning into a complex, multi-variable equation.

Dutch surveyor Fugro has commissioned a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool at its Singapore facility, strengthening its in‑house capability to conduct controlled testing, verification and validation of subsea equipment, systems, and operational workflows.

Eyesea has launched a new pollution reporting and monitoring app, marking a significant step forward in the way the maritime sector tracks and responds to ocean pollution.

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has launched expansion work at Gemalink’s container terminal at Cai Mep port in southern Vietnam, where the company holds a 25% stake alongside its longstanding partner, Gemadept.