According to French authorities, the 150,284-dwt tanker Deliver was stopped on June 23 during a coordinated maritime operation involving the French Navy, the Royal Navy, and EUNAVFOR MED. Military personnel boarded the vessel to inspect its documentation after concerns were raised over the legitimacy of its registered flag.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, citing the need to reassess safety conditions before continuing the mission.
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Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce a comprehensive new fisheries law aimed at modernizing the country’s fisheries sector through digital technologies, scientific resource management, and stronger oversight to combat illegal fishing.
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Maritime security concerns resurfaced in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors after a Singapore-flagged container vessel sustained damage from an unidentified projectile near the Omani coast on Thursday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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South Korean shipping giant HMM has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan worth KRW1.7 trillion ($1.1 billion), ordering 10 new vessels as the company accelerates its strategy to diversify beyond its traditional container shipping business.
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A dramatic marine wildlife rescue operation has ended successfully after the Royal Canadian Navy and fisheries officials worked together for four days to free a young humpback whale trapped in fishing gear off the coast of British Columbia.
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The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled new Farm Bill language that could significantly strengthen support for America’s commercial fishing sector, a move that industry leaders say reflects growing recognition of seafood’s role in the nation’s food system, food security, and coastal economies.
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China has officially inaugurated the Shanghai Changxing Ocean Laboratory, a major research and innovation center dedicated to advancing marine technology, smart shipbuilding, offshore engineering, and next-generation maritime equipment manufacturing.
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Government regulators and marine scientists are investigating the death of an endangered fin whale that was carried into the Alaska port of Seward on the bow of a cruise ship on Friday.
The dead female whale, measuring 61 feet in length and reportedly appearing to be pregnant, was removed by local responders and transported to a nearby beach for further examination, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the launch of a large-scale evacuation operation for more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.
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Oman and Iran have agreed to continue discussions on the future management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on maritime services, shipping operations, and associated transit costs in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors.
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The first round of direct negotiations between the United States and Iran has delivered significant developments for global shipping, energy markets, and maritime trade, with both sides reporting progress toward a broader peace agreement. While key differences remain unresolved, the talks have already resulted in a temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil exports and the reopening of communication channels aimed at safeguarding commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Qatar has begun moving more empty liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling preparations to restore exports from one of the world’s largest LNG hubs after weeks of disruption linked to regional tensions.
Four LNG vessels owned by Qatar’s shipping arm or operating under long-term charter agreements are currently transiting the strategic waterway, according to ship-tracking data. If the vessels complete the passage successfully, it would represent the largest single-day movement of empty Qatar-linked LNG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began more than three months ago.
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Scientists in New South Wales are exploring the potential of genetic editing technology to help kelp species survive the increasing impacts of climate change, in a research initiative supported by an international conservation grant.
The project, led by researchers from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), has received funding from US-based wildlife conservation organisation Revive & Restore to investigate how genetic traits could improve kelp resilience against rising ocean temperatures.
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Norway is strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainable maritime transport after awarding more than $130 million in grants to support the construction of ten new zero-emission vessels. The funding was announced through Enova, Norway’s state-backed energy innovation agency, and will help accelerate the country’s transition toward cleaner shipping technologies.
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