A US military aircraft has fired on the stern of the bulk carrier Huda about 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, UAE, in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command says the ship had left an Iranian port and ignored warnings. The crew’s condition has not been confirmed.
Red Sea Houthi attacks returned in 2026, this time targeting Saudi-linked ships near Bab el-Mandeb. This practical guide for seafarers explains how the crisis developed, what changed this year, your rights in an IBF warlike area, and seven safety steps to follow before, during and after a Red Sea transit.
The UAE-owned offshore tug Selat Storm was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, north-west of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, on 1 November. A passing ship relayed its mayday, and a security firm said it was partially sinking. The condition of the crew has not yet been reported.
The Panama-flagged tanker MT Louise 1, with 27 Indian seafarers on board, was hit by limpet mines about 25 nautical miles north-east of Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz. An engine-room fire broke out, but the crew put it out and all are safe.
This week’s maritime roundup puts seafarer welfare in focus: October became the deadliest month for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, 82% of professionals say training falls short, Vizhinjam restarts crew changes, and green ports, ethanol bunkering and new fuel technologies reshape life on board.
This week’s maritime roundup tracks escalating attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, confirmation that 24 Indian seafarers are safe, DGMA’s Sarawak deployment ban, India’s One Nation One Port reforms, record inland waterway cargo, dramatic rescues at sea, and new training and retrofit tools shaping seafarer safety.
Piracy has fallen worldwide, but attacks off Somalia are rising and turning deadly. A piracy survival guide for seafarers: precautions before you sail, what to do if attacked, hostage dos and don’ts, and your rights while held.
Increased attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea have put seafarers at growing risk. This guide explains your rights when sailing into war zones, including refusal options, extra pay, and protections under Indian law, IBF agreements, and the Maritime Labour Convention. Know your rights before you sail.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 22 Aug 2022 to 28 Aug 2022 in descending order: INS Vikrant shows India is self-sufficient in security Young maritime leaders determined to see the industry improve its approach to human sustainability India Seeks To Standardise Security Across All Ports Solving the maritime recruitment…
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