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In a dramatic display of naval might, India has deployed its indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, to patrol the Arabian Sea following heightened tensions with Pakistan. The move comes after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, which sparked a fierce military standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. With both sides ramping up military […]

India’s shipbuilding landscape is undergoing a transformative shift driven by landmark policy changes, substantial financial support, and a renewed focus on infrastructure integration. In Budget 2025, shipbuilding was officially classified as “infrastructure,” unlocking concessional financing and faster clearances to scale up capacity for modern, large vessels domestically and for export markets. Simultaneously, the government has […]

On April 21, 2025, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal officially flagged off cruise operations at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India’s largest world-class cruise facility, marking a major step in the nation’s maritime tourism ambitions. Developed under the Centre’s “Cruise Bharat Mission”. The inauguration also included the unveiling of the […]

US air raids hit a key fuel hub on April 17, cutting vital access to the Bab al‑Mandeb strait and reviving fears of renewed shipping threats. US strikes Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal one of the busiest fuel hubs on the Bab al‑Mandeb shipping lane killed dozens and injured over a hundred people on April 17, disrupting a crucial artery […]

Report: India Prevents Potential Oil Spill by Halting Unfit Russian Oil Tanker. What was the incident that happened? In early April, a ship named Andaman Skies carrying around 767,000 barrels of Russian Arctic crude oil was stopped from entering India’s western coast. The ship had sailed from Murmansk, Russia, but was denied entry into Indian […]

In a landmark event on April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, to unveil transformative projects that signal a bold step forward in modern infrastructure and maritime growth. With initiatives worth over ₹8,300 crore and the debut of India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, the ceremony highlighted Tamil Nadu’s pivotal role […]

Imagine this—you’re lounging on the deck of Cunard’s Queen Anne, a stunning luxury liner making its way across the ocean on an epic 111-night voyage. The air is warm, the sea stretches endlessly before you, and the sound of gentle waves is almost hypnotic. After a lavish dinner and maybe a glass of wine, you’re […]

Report: Sunita Williams Return on Earth It is not just NASA or the USA but the entire World is celebrating the grand return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. After an unexpectedly prolonged mission, the duo safely returned to Earth in the SpaceX capsule. Their journey began with Boeing’s Starliner test flight on […]

Report: Meerut: Wife, Lover Kill, Dismember, Cement Merchant Navy Officer. They say love is in the air – until it’s not. A disturbing case from Meerut, Uttar-Pradesh has come to light, sending shock waves to the entire nation. Saurabh Rajput, a 29-year-old Merchant Navy officer was killed by his estranged wife Muskan Rastogi and her […]

Report: North Sea Collision: The tragedy The vast expanse of the North Sea has always been unpredictable, but this time, it has witnessed something that has shaken everyone to its core. MV Solong, a Portuguese vessel carrying alcohol collided with the MV Stena Immaculate, an American tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. Air Force. […]

Report: North Sea collision ignites US oil tanker. A major maritime incident has unfolded off the coast of the United Kingdom, as the US-flagged oil tanker ‘Stena Immaculate’ was struck by a cargo vessel, resulting in a devastating fire and triggering a large-scale rescue and environmental response. The collision, which occurred in the busy shipping […]

Report: Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner to Boost India’s Maritime Sector In a major push to strengthen India’s maritime sector, Danish shipping leader A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). This collaboration is set to elevate India’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities, supporting the country’s goal of emerging […]

Report: MSC Ship Grounds in Newfoundland Storm, Crew Safe St. John’s, Newfoundland – A dramatic rescue unfolded off the coast of Newfoundland on Saturday as a large container ship, the MSC Baltic III, ran aground during a fierce winter storm. The vessel, carrying 20 crew members, lost power and was unable to anchor in the […]

Report: India Expands U.S. Oil, Gas Imports to Avoid Tariffs India to Boost U.S. Oil and Gas Imports Amid Trade Negotiations In a strategic move to address trade imbalances and avert potential tariffs, India has committed to significantly increasing its oil and gas imports from the United States. This decision emerged from recent discussions between […]

Report: U.S. Aircraft Carrier, Merchant Vessel Collide Near Egypt In a rare maritime incident, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The collision occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time in the Mediterranean Sea as both vessels were […]