Aiman Haider, Author at Maritime Current News

Bangladesh Joins IMO Conventions to Strengthen Maritime Safety, Oil Spill Liability and Blue Economy

July 19, 2026 Aiman Haider

Bangladesh Joins Three Key IMO Conventions to Strengthen Maritime Safety, Oil Spill Liability and Blue Economy Growth

Bangladesh has taken a major step toward strengthening its maritime governance by joining three important International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions, reinforcing the country’s legal framework for maritime safety, oil pollution liability, bunker fuel spill compensation and shipwreck removal. The move is expected to align Bangladesh’s maritime regulations with international standards while supporting sustainable shipping and the blue economy.

Egypt and Tanzania Unveil Maritime Shipping Route Plan to Boost Port Connectivity, Trade, and Regional Logistics

Maritime Trade & Economy

July 18, 2026 Aiman Haider

Egypt and Tanzania Unveil Maritime Shipping Route Plan to Boost Port Connectivity, Trade, and Regional Logistics

Egypt and Tanzania have taken a major step toward strengthening maritime trade, port connectivity, and regional logistics after their leaders discussed plans to launch a direct maritime shipping route linking Safaga Port in Egypt with Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania.

Japan and U.S. Launch AI Shipbuilding R&D Partnership to Accelerate Smart Shipyards and Maritime Innovation

Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

July 18, 2026 Aiman Haider

Japan and U.S. Launch AI Shipbuilding R&D Partnership to Accelerate Smart Shipyards and Maritime Innovation

The Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has officially launched a Japan-U.S. joint research and development (R&D) project on artificial intelligence (AI) shipbuilding technologies, marking a significant step toward the future of smart shipyards, automated ship construction, and advanced maritime manufacturing.

Pakistan Achieves Maritime Milestone as First RoRo Vessel Carrying Over 2,000 EVs Berths at Karachi Port

Pakistan Maritime News

July 17, 2026 Aiman Haider

Pakistan Achieves Maritime Milestone as First RoRo Vessel Carrying Over 2,000 EVs Berths at Karachi Port

Pakistan has reached a significant milestone in its maritime and logistics sector with the successful arrival of M.V. Grande Shanghai, the country’s first Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessel transporting more than 2,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to Karachi Port.

Gadani Ship Recycling Operations Resume as Pakistan Upgrades Maritime Industry to Global Standards

Ports and Shipping

July 16, 2026 Aiman Haider

Gadani Ship Recycling Operations Resume as Pakistan Upgrades Maritime Industry to Global Standards

Pakistan’s ship recycling industry has entered a new phase as operations have resumed at the Gadani Ship Breaking Yard, with seven vessels arriving for dismantling in a significant development for the country’s maritime and industrial sectors.

Sierra Leone Maritime Registry Nears Paris MoU White List After Record Flag State Performance

Ports and Shipping

July 15, 2026 Aiman Haider

Sierra Leone Maritime Registry nears Paris MoU White List After Record Flag State Performance

The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has achieved its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) Flag Performance List, bringing the country’s ship registry significantly closer to earning coveted White List status. The updated rankings, based on Port State Control (PSC) inspections and detentions conducted during the 2023–2025 assessment period, officially came into effect on 1 July 2026.

Pakistan Marine Academy to Gain Degree-Awarding Status Under Major Maritime Education Reform

Maritime Environment, Policy and Education Pakistan Maritime News

July 15, 2026 Aiman Haider

Pakistan Marine Academy Set for Degree-Awarding Status as Government Advances Maritime Education Reform

Pakistan has moved a step closer to transforming the Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) into a degree-awarding institution, a development that could significantly strengthen the country’s maritime education system, support the blue economy, and prepare a globally competitive maritime workforce.

ReCAAP ISC, Shipping Industry Strengthen Maritime Security to Combat Piracy and Sea Robbery across Asia and West Indian Ocean

Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

July 15, 2026 Aiman Haider

ReCAAP ISC, Shipping Industry Strengthen Maritime Security to Combat Piracy and Sea Robbery across Asia and West Indian Ocean

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has brought together key stakeholders from the global shipping industry to strengthen cooperation against piracy and armed robbery at sea, with discussions focused on improving maritime security, adopting advanced technologies, and enhancing risk management for commercial vessels operating in Asia and the West Indian Ocean.

Viet Nam and Philippines Strengthen Port Waste Management to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

Maritime Environment Policy and Law

July 14, 2026 Aiman Haider

Viet Nam and Philippines Strengthen Port Waste Management to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

Viet Nam and the Philippines have strengthened their commitment to reducing marine plastic pollution by advancing national port waste management strategies aimed at preventing plastic litter from entering the ocean through sea-based sources.

IMO Council Reaffirms Freedom of Navigation, Condemns Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Strengthens Global Maritime Safety Measures

Maritime Environment Policy and Law

July 14, 2026 Aiman Haider

IMO Council Reaffirms Freedom of Navigation, Condemns Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Strengthens Global Maritime Safety Measures

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting freedom of navigation, international maritime law, and the safety of seafarers, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The decisions were announced at the conclusion of the IMO Council’s 137th session, highlighting the organization’s continued focus on secure global shipping, uninterrupted maritime trade, and international cooperation.

Antwerp Welcomes 37 Tall Ships as Global Maritime Festival and Sailing Race Returns to Boost Tourism, Port Heritage and Youth Training

Ports and Shipping

July 12, 2026 Aiman Haider

Antwerp Welcomes 37 Tall Ships as Global Maritime Festival and Sailing Race Returns to Boost Tourism, Port Heritage and Youth Training

Antwerp is preparing to host one of Europe’s most spectacular maritime events as The Tall Ships Races 2026 brings 37 of the world’s most iconic sailing vessels to the Belgian port city from July 11 to July 14. The internationally renowned maritime festival will transform the Scheldt waterfront into a major attraction for shipping enthusiasts, tourists, and the global sailing community while highlighting Antwerp’s centuries-old maritime heritage.

Side-by-side comparison of healthy coral reef within MPA and depleted reef outside protected area

Editorial

June 8, 2026 Aiman Haider

Op-Ed: Strong Marine Protected Areas: The Foundation of a Sustainable Blue Economy

As the global ocean economy races toward $3 trillion, the science is unambiguous, only genuinely protected seas can sustain the prosperity we seek. Paper parks will not save us.