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Maritime Environment, Policy and EducationPakistan Maritime News

Rare Freshwater Turtle Rescued in Indus Basin as Pakistan Strengthens Wildlife Emergency Response Capacity

A rare freshwater turtle was successfully rescued and relocated to a safer ecological habitat within the Indus River system after becoming stranded in a canal near Chak 23 P Midh Bhura due to reduced water levels.
According to official reports, at approximately 3:12 PM, Rescue 1122 received an emergency alert indicating that a rare turtle species had become trapped in a canal system and was facing significant survival risk due to declining water flow. Responding promptly, specialized rescue teams were deployed to the site.

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Ports and Shipping

Saudi Arabia Expands Red Sea Shipping Network with New Jeddah–Salalah–Djibouti Cargo Route under Vision 2030 Maritime Logistics Strategy

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Red Sea cargo shipping service aimed at strengthening regional maritime connectivity and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a fast-growing global logistics hub.
The Saudi Ports Authority Mawani has introduced the new shipping line connecting Jeddah Islamic Port with Salalah Port and the Port of Djibouti. The service is designed to enhance cargo movement efficiency and support the expansion of import and export flows across key regional trade gateways.

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Maritime Environment Policy and Law

Diesel Containers Lost on Antarctic Iceberg Raise Environmental and Marine Insurance Concerns

A significant Antarctic maritime logistics incident involving diesel fuel storage, environmental risk management, marine insurance exposure, and polar shipping operations has emerged after seven shipping containers belonging to Germany’s Neumayer Station III drifted into the Weddell Sea on a fractured iceberg following a severe Antarctic blizzard. The incident has intensified concerns surrounding offshore environmental liability, Arctic diesel spill exposure, climate-related maritime infrastructure vulnerability, and risk management within high-value polar research logistics corridors.

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Ports and Shipping

Third Qatari LNG Tanker Passes through Strait of Hormuz Bound for China amid Regional Tensions

A third Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has successfully transited the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and is now heading toward China, according to ship-tracking data released on Friday. The development comes as Qatar intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting negotiations to end the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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Maritime Environment, Policy and EducationPakistan Maritime News

Govt Advances Hong Kong Convention Implementation through Maritime Legislation to Improve Ship Recycling Safety and Sustainability

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said that new legislation has been approved to regulate hazardous materials in the ship recycling sector, promote environmentally sustainable ship breaking practices, and advance the implementation of the Hong Kong Convention.

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Maritime Safety , Security and TechnologyUncategorized

UAE Accelerates New Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz as Energy Security Risks Intensify

The United Arab Emirates is rapidly advancing construction of a second crude oil pipeline designed to bypass the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with the project now nearly 50% complete, according to the chief executive of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Speaking during an interview at the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber warned that global energy markets remain heavily dependent on a limited number of maritime chokepoints.

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Editorial

Op-Ed: The Invisible Anchor: Women, Pakistan’s Maritime Economy, and its Rising Blue Economy Potential

Today, 18 May 2026, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes the International Day for Women in Maritime under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence.
The choice of words is not incidental , it is an admission. After years of resolutions, commitments, and award ceremonies, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez acknowledged this week: “Despite our longstanding commitment to fostering gender diversity across the maritime sector, persistent challenges remain. It is time to reflect deeply and ask, where are we falling short, and what practical measures can we implement to move beyond rhetoric and achieve meaningful, lasting change?” (IMO, 2026)

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Maritime Environment Policy and Law

International Day for Women in Maritime 2026 Pushes Shipping Industry toward Real Gender Equality Action

The global maritime industry is marking the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026 on 18 May with a renewed focus on transforming gender equality policies into real-world action across the shipping sector.
This year’s theme, “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence,” highlights the urgent need for practical measures that support women working both at sea and ashore ,  from seafarers and marine engineers to port professionals and maritime executives.

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Maritime Environment, Policy and EducationPakistan Maritime News

Pakistan Promotes Blue Circular Economy by Turning Ocean Waste into Valuable Resources

A large-scale harbour clean-up drive has been intensified under the “Cleaner Port, Healthier Marine Ecosystem” initiative of Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry aimed at reducing marine pollution and safeguarding coastal biodiversity. In a statement on Monday, the minister said Karachi Port Trust (KPT) had stepped up cleaning operations across key locations, including East Wharf, West Wharf, oil piers and Boat Basin Jetty, removing more than 58,000 kilogrammes of solid waste from harbour waters in three phases during the first two weeks of May.

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