The flow of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, remained subdued over the weekend as military tensions between the United States and Iran continued to escalate, according to vessel tracking data released on Monday.
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South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) is showcasing the country’s internationally recognized UNESCO-listed tidal flats and premium K-Seafood during the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, taking place at BEXCO in Busan from July 19 to July 29, 2026.
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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.
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A groundbreaking marine monitoring network deployed in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence River is providing scientists with an unprecedented view of underwater activity, offering valuable insights that could strengthen maritime environmental regulations, improve marine ecosystem protection, and support safer shipping operations.
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Conflict widens beyond the Strait of Hormuz as military retaliation intensifies and diplomatic prospects diminish.
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Gulf crude oil exports climbed sharply during the first half of July, reaching their highest levels since before the Iran conflict began in late February. However, fresh military escalation in the region is now slowing tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concerns over global maritime trade, oil shipping, and energy supply chains.
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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.
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The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed the European Commission’s latest revisions to the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), calling the proposed measures a significant step toward accelerating maritime decarbonisation, expanding the use of alternative marine fuels, and strengthening Europe’s position as a global green shipping hub.
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A series of devastating ship collisions in the English Channel during 1971 became a defining moment in modern maritime history, ultimately reshaping international shipping safety, vessel traffic management, and collision prevention measures that continue to protect one of the world’s busiest shipping routes today.
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Greece is advancing its long-term maritime development strategy as Chalkida Shipyards and a planned new commercial port are expected to transform the city into a stronger hub for ship repair, port infrastructure, maritime investment, shipping services and regional trade, according to statements by Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Vassilis Kikilias during his visit to the shipyard facilities.
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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.
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The future of zero-emission shipping moved a step closer to reality after Korean researchers, in collaboration with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for an innovative 15,000 TEU nuclear-powered containership equipped with molten salt small modular reactors (SMRs).
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In a significant step toward the future of AI-driven shipbuilding, Nvidia and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have announced a collaboration to
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Iraq’s crude oil export operations experienced a brief disruption on Thursday after a drone struck an oil tanker near the Basra oil terminal, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the Gulf and the safety of global energy shipping routes.
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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.
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