Two workers have died following a workplace accident at Tuas Port after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations on September 22, highlighting the importance of maritime safety, port operations and workplace safety during cargo-handling activities.
Read More
Seafarer training, maritime safety and professional competence were at the centre of discussions as maritime experts examined how the shipping industry can prepare crews for alternative fuels and new technologies.
Read More
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed maritime security, regional escalation and international shipping routes during a phone call .
Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Research and Development (R&D) Forum has concluded in Singapore.
Read More
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has outlined a plan to establish a 100-acre Mariculture Investment and Development Estate (MIDE) at the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority (KoFHA).
Read More
Ghana and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally begin bilateral political consultations and expand cooperation in maritime affairs, cocoa production, international trade and the extractive sector.
Read More
PortMiami has surpassed 10 million cruise passengers in a single fiscal year for the first time, setting a new annual record as cruise tourism, port infrastructure, and maritime activity continue to expand at the South Florida port.
Read More
Oil shipping rates have surged to record levels as a shortage of supertankers grips global energy markets amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.
Read More
The European Commission has proposed targeted changes to the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
Read More
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an inbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Read More
The China Arbitration Summit 2026 and China High-level Dialogue on Maritime and Commercial Arbitration were held in Beijing on September 18.
Read More
Oil trade disruption around the Middle East has triggered a sharp increase in VLCC orders, with shipowners ordering more than twice as many Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in 2026 as in the whole of 2025.
Read More
Malaysia and Australia have agreed to elevate their defence cooperation by establishing a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to strengthen practical collaboration.
Read More
Maersk has ordered 26 large container ships as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy, with the new vessels scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030.
Read More
US President Donald Trump has signed a new Russia and Iran sanctions bill that gives him the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that continue major business with Moscow.
Read More