India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has confirmed that maritime operations are unaffected by the ongoing West Asia conflict. With a recent US-Iran ceasefire, all Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf are safe. The government continues to ensure uninterrupted maritime trade and close monitoring of vessels in the region.
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has hired a salvage firm to address the drifting Russian LNG carrier, Arctic Metagaz. Abandoned since a March explosion, the vessel poses environmental and safety risks as it nears Libya’s coastline. Authorities are racing to stabilize it amid fears of gas release and pollution.
Finland’s Border Guard is establishing a maritime surveillance center to safeguard critical undersea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland. This initiative, driven by recent outages and heightened security concerns, aims to enhance monitoring of unusual vessel movements. Collaboration with Baltic nations and the EU will involve advanced sensors and AI for real-time analysis.
The Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has warned that without reforms to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), thousands of jobs and vital tax revenue are at risk. Adjusting the current levy could significantly boost tax receipts and unlock billions in U.K. projects, enhancing energy security and creating tens of thousands of jobs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the natural partnership between India and the UK, emphasizing shared values of democracy and freedom. In discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, they announced military training cooperation and committed to enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, aiming to strengthen ties in trade and defense.
