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🌍 Do you know where the Strait of Hormuz is located? In this short video, I show exactly where the Strait of Hormuz sits on the map and why this narrow passage is one of the most strategic maritime chokepoints in the world.
🌍 Do you know where the Strait of Hormuz is located? In this short video, I show exactly where the Strait of Hormuz sits on the map and why this narrow passage is one of the most strategic maritime chokepoints in the world.
USCG suspends search for crew missing off Saipan
CSC: MEPC 84 outcome is a constructive step forward
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
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Home Publications Articles Time Charterers: limiting the scope of the implied indemnity Time Charterers: limiting the scope of the implied indemnity This article explores the scope and limitations of implied indemnity in time charterparties, focusing on how the English courts balance Charterers’ entitlement to issue or
Updates for ships operating at ports in Brazil Latest Updates - 2026 16 March 2026To mitigate the risks of ballast water and biofouling, the Brazilian Navy’s Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC) has established a robust regulatory framework under NORMAM-401/DPC. This standard integrates international conventions—such
Following the latest hydrographic and bathymetric surveys, the Maritime Authority allowed changes to the operational drafts. Correspondent Proinde P&I brings us this update.
In this report we seek to put the cyber threat posed by Iran and its proxies into context. There is a concern that even if peace breaks out, the cyber threat from Iran will remain.
In this episode, we recap five maritime stories from around the world and provide some updates on past stories. We review the latest Join Maritime Information Center bulletin on the Strait of Hormuz for March 15, 2026, discuss relevant stories and ship passages and discuss a historical analog to the situation the US N
Isolation at Sea? A Misfit's Paradise
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We review the Pentagon Briefing with Secretary Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Caine, on the situation in the war against Iran. Secretary Hegseth noted not to worry about the Strait, but we reviewed their answers about convoying and mines and then reviewed the latest situation report by the
OFAC warns of sanctions due to Strait of Hormuz transfer payments
OFAC warns of sanctions due to Strait of Hormuz transfer payments
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
Never Give Up: My Grind to the Merchant Marine!
Pole Star Global warns of heightened compliance pressure amid OFAC crackdown
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
The rising number of Mpox cases reignite the importance of disease prevention as it can be fatal Correspondent Brazil P&I brings us this update. According to the Ministry of Health, since January, the State of Sao Paulo, home to the ports of Santos and Sao Sebastiao, has recorded 62 cases.
The shipping industry is expected to consider a range of pathways to reduce emissions, including the potential adoption of green fuels and gradual reduction in use of conventional fossil fuels, if the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy to reach net zero GHG emissions by or around
The March 12, 2026, update discusses the attack on two tankers off the coast of Kuwait and a containership off the UAE. We provide an update on shipping news including some national perspectives.
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
With nearly 7,000 vessels worldwide now equipped with scrubbers, adoption continues to rise. While the technology offers clear compliance and commercial advantages, six years of Gard’s claims data reveals specific patterns of corrosion, fire, and flooding.
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HD Hyundai advances development of large electric-powered ships
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Lessons learned: Safe in-transit fumigation requires proper crew training
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
Vessels collision in port of Chattogram disrupts operations
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Risk Intelligence: How the Russia-Ukraine war reshapes Baltic Sea risk
Life at sea presents unique pressures — long contracts, demanding workloads, isolation, and complex operational environments. These factors can directly influence crew wellbeing, decision-making, and ultimately safety performance onboard vessels.
March 11, 2026, proved a bad day for merchant mariners with three attacks on ships - one in the Strait of Hormuz that led to three mariners going missing and the crew having to abandon their ship, which was on fire. There were two other attacks inside the Persian Gulf, and all seem to be victims of unmanned surface ve
Home News & Resources Safety Advice & Training Risk Focus: Methanol Bunkering Ansuman Ghosh Director of Engineering Date 12 March 2026 Share this article Our latest Risk Focus publication, Methanol Bunkering, developed in collaboration with Brookes Bell, provides a practical technical and operational framework
Home News & Resources Circulars Circular 05/26: Extension of Cover for War Liabilities in the Persian/Arabian Gulf - War Notice of Cancellation – Strait of Hormuz William Beveridge Chief Underwriting Officer Date 12 March 2026 Share this article Extension of Cover for War Liabilities in the Persian/Arabian Gulf - W
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
DNV: 38 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels in April 2026
IMO Piracy Report: Six incidents during March 2026
My Dreams Crushed - How I Almost Didn't Make it!
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
Grounded MSC Baltic III set to be removed by 2027
For those at sea, every decision counts, and in the dynamic world of shipping, timely access to the right information can make all the difference. That’s why Gard and Navtor have partnered to launch Gard Insights on NavStation.
Presentation of the Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) does not eliminate the requirement for a Brazilian visa. Correspondent Brazil P&I brings us this update.
Woodchips are derived from natural timber and mechanically processed to the approximate size of a business card, are a common bulk cargo in maritime transport. Despite their widespread use, woodchips present unique safety challenges due to their organic nature, moisture sensitivity, and potential for oxygen depletion
The maritime industry continues to grapple with how to decarbonise, meet the IMO’s GHG Strategy to reach net zero by 2050, and comply with regional regulations such as FuelEU Maritime. This has seen a rise in the use of biofuels as an alternative fuel.
The March 10, 2026 episode provides an update on the Strait of Hormuz with the first of several Chinese ships running outbound; a statement from General Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on where the US is regarding escort operations through the Strait, and then an examination of the UNCTAD publication
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