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  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    IMO Council backs second term for Secretary-General Dominguez

    LONDON, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to renew the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for another four-year term, the UN maritime agency said Wednesday. The Council recommended that …

    Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 02:36 GMT

    The Daily View: The IMO may have found a path to compromise. That does not mean anyone will take it

    THE most significant thing about the “Risotto Group” may be how it started. A handful of unlikely dining companions met in an Italian restaurant in September to discuss whether they could find the compromise that had eluded the International Maritime …

    Source: Lloyd's List - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Escape Trunk: The Lifeline Hidden in Engine Rooms

    Deep inside a ship’s engine room, where temperatures soar and noise drowns out all other sound, an escape trunk sits quietly—a vertical passage that could mean the difference between life and death. This seemingly simple structural feature represents one …

    Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    BMA Joins Bahamas Shipowners Association for AGM & Maritime Industry Forum

    The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) joined members of the Bahamas Shipowners Association (BSA) and representatives from across the maritime industry in Genoa on 30 September for the BSA Annual General Meeting and Maritime Industry Forum 2026, held under …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on 03:31 GMT

    India joins ISF Verify, bringing trusted digital certification within reach of 30 per cent of the global seafarer ...

    The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, India (DGMA) has joined ISF Verify, collaborating with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) in a major step that brings the platform within reach of countries …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Escape Route: Critical Lifeline Design in Maritime Operations

    When a platform emergency strikes—whether fire, collision, or structural failure—the difference between survival and catastrophe often comes down to seconds. An escape route represents far more than a simple corridor or stairwell aboard a vessel or …

    Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
  • Published on 03:31 GMT

    NGOs Welcome Greenland Scrubber Ban, Urges IMO, other Arctic Countries to Follow Lead

    Responding to news that the Parliament of Greenland (Inatsisartut) has directed the government (Naalakkersuisut) to introduce a ban on discharges from highly polluting ‘scrubbers’ from shipping within Greenland’s internal and territorial waters, Dr Kaare …

    Source: Hellenic Shipping News - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Understanding Erg: The Unit Powering Maritime Energy Calculations

    When marine engineers discuss energy output, efficiency metrics, or fuel consumption aboard vessels, they’re often working with units most landlubbers have never heard of. The erg is one such unit—a fundamental measurement in maritime and energy …

    Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Ergonomics in Maritime: Why Ship Design Matters for Crew Safety

    A ship’s bridge during a 14-hour watch shift becomes a test of human endurance. Crew members stand hunched over outdated control panels, strain their eyes at poorly positioned screens, and navigate cramped engine rooms where a single misstep could prove …

    Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
  • Published on 04:42 GMT

    Design Basis Agreement Reached for 150-Passenger NYC Hydrogen Ferry

    A Design Basis Agreement (DBA) was secured by Incat Crowther in partnership with SWITCH Maritime from the United States Coast Guard for a proposed 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry platform designed to operate in New York  City. The …

    Source: The Maritime Executive - Pending
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Escort Tugs: The Unsung Guardians of Modern Shipping

    When a massive containership or tanker approaches a congested port or navigates a narrow strait, it rarely travels alone. Behind or alongside the vessel moves a smaller, more agile craft—the escort tug. These powerful workhorses represent one of the …

    Source: Nautical Voice - Pending
  • Published on 03:36 GMT

    How will the ‘blue tsunami’ impact Trump administration policies?

    How much will the US administration really change course after the midterm elections results saw Democrats emphatically regain control of Congress is very much open to question. In what has been described as a “blue tsunami” Democrats have stormed back …

    Source: Seatrade Maritime News - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Indian Navy Rescues Crew As Somali Pirates Return

    The Indian Navy’s rescue of 20 crew members from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia on November 2 comes amid a renewed wave of piracy in the western Indian Ocean. The operation, conducted more than 3,000 km from Mumbai, demonstrated India’s …

    Source: StratNews Global - Indeterminate
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Liberia Pleads for Seafarers as Iran War Sinks, Burns Ships

    London, United Kingdom – Liberia has told the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that seafarers “must never become targets or casualties” of the wars now spreading along some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Delivering Liberia’s General …

    Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Washington, Tehran: Stop the War, Spare the Ships

    As attacks on merchant ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz hit a record in October, with a container ship sunk, tankers set ablaze, 24 seafarers killed and about 6,000 stranded, FrontPage Africa backs Liberia’s appeal at the International Maritime …

    Source: Front Page Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Hormuz Tensions Keep Global Shipping and Oil Markets Under Pressure

    Despite threats of renewed military action from U.S. President Donald Trump, Tehran’s intermittent attacks on maritime traffic have maintained uncertainty across one of the world’s most important oil transportation corridors. Iran is facing severe economic …

    Source: Global Trade - Texas - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Iran exempts ships from India, China, Iraq, Qatar from Hormuz restrictions

    Iran has exempted merchant vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on using the Strait of Hormuz, and the measure is aimed at facilitating the procurement of medicines from India, an influential Iranian lawmaker has said. Vessels at …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Arctic Governance: U.S. Leadership by Strength, Trust, and Ally Cooperation

    China has long sought to develop what it calls the Polar Silk Road. In October 2025, a Chinese-produced containership completed the 7,500-nautical-mile voyage from the East China Sea to a British port in a record 21 days via a shipping route through the …

    Source: International Affairs Review - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 4, 2026

    Hormuz Standoff Leaves Both Sides With Economic Pain

    By Gerry Doyle (Bloomberg) — As US President Donald Trump threatens renewed attacks against Iran, Tehran’s intermittent strikes on commercial vessels have left the two sides locked in a painful economic standoff. For Iran, the US blockade of its oil …

    Source: gCaptain - Neutral

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