IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization today, which brings together IMO’s 176 Member States to discuss issues related to the safety and security of international shipping. Key items on the agenda (»»»

LONDON - Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the US blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact the Iran war is having on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil export route. Between 125 and 140 ships usually crossed »»»

LONDON: Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the US blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact the Iran war is having on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil export route. Between 125 and 140 ships usually crossed i»»»

LONDON, March 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran has said "non-hostile vessels" can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities, according to a statement released to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). "Non-hostile vessel»»»

The International Maritime Organization informed Iran’s foreign ministry issued a communique, requesting it be circulated. (AFP pic) LONDON: Iran has said “non-hostile vessels” can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authoritie»»»