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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Thursday, May 28, 2026

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UAE Accelerates New Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz as Energy Security Risks Intensify
Maritime Safety , Security and TechnologyUncategorized
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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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The Invisible Anchor: Women, the Maritime Economy, and Pakistan's Unredeemed Promise
Editorial
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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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nternational Day for Women in Maritime 2026 Pushes Shipping Industry toward Real Gender Equality Action
Maritime Environment Policy and Law
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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 Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Supports Marine Recycling and Sustainable Ocean Economy Initiatives
Maritime Environment, Policy and EducationPakistan Maritime News
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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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World Ocean Floor Mapping Hits Historic Milestone: 28.7% of Seabed Now Charted
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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World Ocean Floor Mapping Hits Historic Milestone: 28.7% of Seabed Now Charted

The world’s most ambitious ocean exploration programme has reached a landmark moment. The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project has confirmed that 28.7% of the global ocean floor is now fully mapped , a figure that represents approximately 104 million square kilometres of charted seabed, an area larger than two-thirds of Earth’s entire land surface.

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IMO Approves Landmark Guidelines to Combat Maritime Fraud and Flag Misuse in Global Shipping
Maritime Safety , Security and Technology
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IMO Approves Landmark Guidelines to Combat Maritime Fraud and Flag Misuse in Global Shipping

The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee has officially approved a groundbreaking set of international guidelines designed to combat maritime fraud, prevent fraudulent ship registrations, and eliminate the misuse of national flags by criminal networks , marking one of the most significant regulatory developments in global shipping law in recent years.

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