Container Vessel

Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1, prompting rescue operations

Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from one ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries, Radev said in a video posted to social media. The crew, which included seven Ukrainian citizens and eight Azerbaijan citizens, reported the ship's deck and hull were hit by three aerial drones. One crew member from the sunken vessel was rescued, Radev added, without providing details about the others aboard. The strikes on the two ships occurred 18 and 17 miles (29 and 27.5 km) from the Bulgarian coast. During an emergency meeting of Bulgaria's Security Council on Tuesday, Radev called the attacks "absolutely unacceptable" and said Bulgaria was seeking NATO and European Union assistance. While authorities do not possess clear evidence on who was responsible for the drone attacks, "logic, as I have

India, Liberia condemn attacks on shipping, seafarers in Black Sea, Gulf

India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea over the past few days, calling for an immediate cessation of such incidents in the interest of peace and regional stability.In a joint statement issued as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4), the two countries described the attacks as unacceptable and said they disrupted maritime trade and cost innocent lives."India and Liberia, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers (GoF on S4), strongly condemn the string of unacceptable attacks that commercial ships and seafarers have been subjected to in the Gulf and its vicinity, the Black Sea, over the past few days," the joint statement said."These actions that disrupt maritime trade and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible. We call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the ...

23 Indians rescued after oil tanker attacked off Russia's Black Sea coast

A Liberia-flagged vessel carrying oil, with a crew of 23 Indian nationals, came under attack by drone boats off Russia's Black Sea coast, Russian authorities said. "The crew has been saved and evacuated to shore," a spokesman for the Russian transport ministry told state-run TASS news agency. The Aframax Rio tanker came under attack on Tuesday by unmanned surface vessels (USVs), and open fire is raging in the Black Sea waters, the Russian transport ministry said. The ministry said the vessel's all Indian crew of 23 was saved and none was hurt according to preliminary data. The incident took place near Sochi, Russia's popular resort city on the Black Sea coast. Russia's Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin held a headquarters meeting on eliminating the consequences of the attack on the tanker Aframax Rio off the Black Sea coast. According to the report, the fire was so intense that firefighting could not begin initially. Open burning of oil is currently taking place in the Black Sea

All 3 Indians safe after vessel attacked in Black Sea, 2 foreigners killed

The vessel, MV ROYAD MAMMADOV, was attacked in the Black Sea, following which some crew members were injured and taken to Romania for medical treatment

JNPA rises seven spots to rank 21st among top global container ports

JNPA climbed from 28th position in 2025 to 21st in H1 2026 as operational efficiency, cargo evacuation, vessel handling and multimodal connectivity improved

Indian oil companies to avoid Iran-blacklisted vessels amid security risks

The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to a post on X from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage Hormuz

Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, 22 crew members missing

Two of the 24 crew members aboard MV Ocean Winner have been rescued from life rafts so far, while search-and-rescue efforts are underway to trace the others

Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported

No environmental impact has ‌been reported ​and authorities are ‌investigating, UKMTO said

Ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz near coast of Oman, says British military

A ship caught fire early Monday in the Strait of Hormuz near the coastline of Oman, the British military said. The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center issued a warning about the fire, saying it was unclear what sparked the blaze. The US military has been encouraging ships to use a route near Oman to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with attacks targeting those vessels, insisting it must have control over the crucial waterway through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime. The United States began a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Step by step, the US and Iran have inched closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely

India condemns Iran attacks on two vessels carrying 30 Indian sailors

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks on two merchant vessels in Strait of Hormuz, in which one Indian national was killed and 10 others were injured. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran was summoned this morning by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and a strong protest against these attacks was lodged with him. India said it is "deeply concerned" by the attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, during their transit through the strait. "Both the vessels were carrying 30 Indian seafarers, among their combined crew of 46. Of the 12 Indian nationals onboard MT Al Bahiyah, one has tragically lost his life and another has been injured," the MEA said. "Of the 18 Indian nationals onboard MT Mombasa, nine have sustained injuries, including two who are reported to be seriously injured," it said. The MEA said India strongly condemns these attacks and "acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free and safe navigation through international

India condemns attack on Cyprus-flagged vessel; 1 Indian seafarer missing

India condemned the attack on GFS Galaxy as deeply worrisome and said its embassy in Oman was coordinating with local authorities in the search operation

India condemns attack on commercial ship off Oman coast; 1 Indian missing

The Ministry of External Affairs said 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy had been rescued, while one was missing

Danish shipping giant Maersk charts course for India-built vessels

Discussions on with shipyards for smaller container ships; larger vessels to come into picture as capacity grows

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The UAE has condemned a strike on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, calling it a "terrorist attack" and a "dangerous escalation" that threatens the stability of critical waterways. The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs. All 14 crew members were rescued by Omani authorities, but it was not immediately known who carried out the strike, it said. "The UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman," the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement issued on Thursday. "This attack constitutes a grave threat to the security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of critical waterways." The incident took place amid the fragile situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway close to the coast of Oman through which roughly one-fifth of the world's energy suppli

Indian-flagged vessel sinks off Oman coast after attack; crew members safe

India termed the attack on its vessel in the Gulf of Oman "unacceptable" after the ship caught fire and sank, while all 14 crew members were rescued safely

Indian shipyards to get right of first refusal in FY27 ship buying plan

Container vessels by SCI, Bharat Container Line dominate order plan

West Asia conflict: Another Indian LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz

7 Indian-flagged ships have crossed the strait so far; number of stranded vessels down to 17 from 28 at start of war

Oil tanker reaches India: Vessel ‘Shenlong’ carrying Saudi crude enters India via Strait of Hormuz

An Indian-captained crude oil tanker carrying 135,335 metric tonnes of Saudi crude reached Mumbai after briefly switching off its tracking system to cross the Strait of Hormuz in dark mode.

West Asia crisis: Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely

An Indian-flagged crude tanker sailed out safely from the UAE's Fujairah after loading oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal, as the government on Sunday said it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia while ensuring stable fuel supplies and maritime safety. The vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed Fujairah at 1030 hrs IST and is bound for India, with all crew members safe, the government said in an update on preparedness measures. Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the war zone unharmed. Besides, the safe passage being an important milestone for Indian diplomacy, the cargo they are carrying is considered critical as shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted India's energy supplies. "On March 14, 2026, while the Indian-flag vessel Jag Laadki was loading crude oil at the Fujairah Single Point Mooring, the Fujairah oil terminal was attacked. The vessel sailed safely from Fujairah