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After Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea becomes unsafe for ships due to Russia-Ukraine war, MEA issues advisory to Indians working on commercial vessels after...

OpIndia Staff -
As the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for ships due to non-stop attack by Iranian forces, now Black Sea is also becoming dangerous for...
Government and Policy

Indian Navy unveils the crest of INS Malvan featuring Bagh Nakha used by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

OpIndia Staff -
The Indian Navy on Saturday unveiled the crest of INS Malvan, the second ship of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), ahead...
Government and Policy

Vision Mahasagar: PM Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ Fast Patrol Vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and laser radial boats to Seychelles during his state...

OpIndia Staff -
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his ongoing State Visit to Seychelles from June 27 to 29, 2026, today handed over a state-of-the-art ‘Made in...
News Reports

UN’s International Maritime Organisation announces plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf region after reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

OpIndia Staff -
The disruptions in the global oil route caused by the war affected shipments, drove up oil prices, and left thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf region.
Government and Policy

India becomes global leader in ship recycling, achieving its MIV 2030 target five years early

OpIndia Staff -
India became the world’s top ship-recycling nation in 2025, capturing a 35.4% global market share.
News Reports

Flags of Convenience: Why many commercial ships are registered in small, obscure nations, and how recent events in the Middle East show risks associated...

Raju Das -
While the massive ships are owned by companies based in major countries, most of them are registered in countries such as Panama, Liberia, the Marshall Islands, Palau etc.
News Reports

Father of sailor killed in MT Settebello says his son wanted to quit the ‘exploitative’ company. Read how Indians are paying the price in...

Rukma Rathore -
Rajesh Sharma stated that his son had to retract the complaint due to pressure from senior crew members.
News Reports

Two of the three missing Indian seafarers on the commercial vessel Settebello, attacked by the US confirmed dead; one seafarer remains missing

OpIndia Staff -
The deceased seafarers have been identified as Deck Cadet Aditya Sharma, Engine Fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya.
News Reports

24 Indian seafarers escape disaster as missile-hit merchant vessel MT Marivex goes up in flames and sinks off Oman coast

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All 24 Indian crew members aboard the merchant vessel MT MARIVEX were safely rescued by Omani authorities near Masirah Island.
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Iran sets up Persian Gulf Strait Authority to carry out transit regulations in Strait of Hormuz: Here are the new requirements to cross the...

OpIndia Staff -
"Countries that comply with the US by imposing sanctions on Iran will certainly face difficulties crossing the strait," an official voiced.
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