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September 22, 2026 1:06 AM

LPG tanker hit by debris in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe: UKMTO

An LPG tanker was hit by debris from unknown projectiles while transiting outbound from the Strait of Hormuz, following a similar incident earlier in the day, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday. The UKMTO said it had received a delayed report of the incident from the vessel's master. All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was reported. The tanker will continue to its next port of call while authorities investigate the incident, the UKM...

October 23, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting India’s maritime ambition and green shipping leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, detailing how India’s growing and resilient industrial base - powered by the ‘Make in India’ initiative - and efforts to modernise, mechanise, and digitise ports are providing the nation with a unique strategic advantage along the busy east-west trade route. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “In this must-read article, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal exp...

September 2, 2025 9:25 PM

PM Narendra Modi to take part in India Maritime Week in Mumbai: Sarbananda Sonowal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai from October 27–31 and deliver the keynote address at the Global Maritime CEO Forum, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the Water Voyage Northeast 2025 conference in Guwahati, Sonowal described the event as a historic opportunity to showcase India’s maritime strength, with participation expected from over 100 countries and more ...