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Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters
Updated : 2 days, 9 hours ago IST
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.
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India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran's "egregio
Updated : 2 days, 10 hours ago IST
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against regional neighbours, demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and interference with maritime trade. While 13 members voted in favour, Russia and China abstained, with Tehran dismissing the move a
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West Asia conflict: White House confirms US Navy did not escort vessels vi
Updated : 3 days, 17 hours ago IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf.
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MoPSW strengthens monitoring, preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritim
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity o
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Gulf tensions may raise freight costs, disrupt supply chains: FIEO
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via
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Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable in Mumbai focuses on maritime trade, b
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Key areas of focus for maritime trade include enhancing partnerships in ports and logistics, strengthening collaboration in renewable energy and skills development, and leveraging historical connections and cultural exchanges through people-to-people ties.
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Vizhinjam port accelerates development work to tap global maritime potenti
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Recognising the immense potential of Vizhinjam International Seaport in global maritime trade, it was decided to fast-track the development process. As a result, capacity augmentation under Phase 2 is now expected to be completed within three years, said Divya S. Iyer, Managing Director of V
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Indian sailing vessel 'Kaundinya' built using 2000-year-old technique ente
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"The main objective of the Kaundinya project now stands proved: we have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, and have good idea of the human experience of ancient mariners," Sanjeev Sanyal posted from
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INSV Kaundinya "Ship of Wood with Men of Steel" heads closer to Oman
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The journey, which began on December 29, 2025, aims to recreate the ancient maritime trading route that connected India with West Asia and other parts of the world.
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29 nations, 29 honours: Oman's highest civilian award conferred on PM Modi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the Order of Oman--the Sultanate's highest civilian honour--conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday, the tally of top foreign awards received by the Prime Minister has reached 29, underscoring his personal diplomacy and India's growing global
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Deendayal Port Authority Kandla handles 100 million tons of cargo in FY26,
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has set a new record by becoming the fastest major port in India to handle 100 million tons of cargo in the financial year 2025-26.
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MoUs signed to boost port-led industrialisation, green fuels: VOC Port Aut
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), Tuticorin, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focused on port-led industrialisation, green hydrogen and green fuels, as well as advancing the use of artificial intelligence in our port operations
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