International Maritime Organization

UN maritime head Arsenio Domingue reports 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf. He condemned recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, urging de-escalation and restraint following a US statement ending a ceasefire with Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz has been classified as a 'Warlike Operations Area' until 9 July due to attacks on cargo ships in late June, prompting the suspension of a UN evacuation plan. Seafarers operating there under International Bargaining Forum agreements will receive double pay amid ongoing risks to life.

Ukraine argues that Russia’s shadow fleet, which finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, is a legitimate military target. Kyiv rejected Russian accusations of 'terrorism' in a letter to the International Maritime Organization, stating the vessels sustain the Kremlin’s military campaign.

Ukraine claims it has legal grounds to attack Russia’s shadow fleet, justifying strikes on tankers. Russia has accused Ukraine of terrorism and sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the issue.

President Lee Jae-myung stated that only two South Korean ships remain in the Strait of Hormuz, down from 26 initially stranded after Iran closed the waterway on February 28. An International Maritime Organization-led operation evacuated 115 ships carrying 2,500 crew members last week, but was paused due to renewed US-Iran hostilities following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship.

Ships continue to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite a strike and the suspension of an International Maritime Organization (IMO) exit strategy. The article highlights ongoing maritime activity in the region amid these disruptions.

The U.S. and Iran are exchanging attacks over the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire agreement, with Iran targeting a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain and a commercial ship. The U.S. has expanded an alternate shipping route along Oman’s coast to counter Iran’s attempts to control the strait, while diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled.

The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian military sites in response to a drone attack on a Singaporean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed a ceasefire agreement signed by President Donald Trump, which now faces jeopardy as negotiations for a lasting peace framework are complicated by the attacks.

The U.S. struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. Iran denied the attack breached the agreement, calling it 'ceasefire management,' while the U.S. targeted missile and drone sites. The U.K. reported no injuries from the ship attack, and the UN paused ship evacuations from the strait after the incident.

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran following a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran described as 'ceasefire management.' The attack disrupted an interim agreement to de-escalate tensions and reopen the strategic waterway, with U.S. President Donald Trump claiming the drone strike violated the ceasefire. The International Maritime Organization paused ship evacuations from the strait after the incident.

The U.S. military struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. Iran denied the attack violated the agreement, calling it 'ceiling management,' while the International Maritime Organization paused ship evacuations from the strait after the incident.

The U.S. military struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. The UK reported the ship was hit by a projectile, and the UN halted ship evacuations from the strait following the incident, complicating U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

The U.S. military struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. The attack damaged the ship's upper deck, and the U.S. shot down three of the four drones. The incident has disrupted an International Maritime Organization operation to move ships out of the strait and raised tensions during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations for a permanent peace deal.

The UN is working with countries to restart evacuations of ships and stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz after a temporary pause caused by an attack on a container ship operated by Evergreen. The International Maritime Organization halted the initiative following the incident.

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which damaged the vessel's upper deck. The U.S. shot down three other drones targeting the ship, and the incident disrupted UN-led efforts to evacuate stranded ships from the strait. The attack occurred amid fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations over a permanent war-ending deal and control of the strategic waterway.

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching four attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Three drones were shot down, and a fourth struck a cargo ship, causing damage but allowing it to continue its journey. The incident prompted the International Maritime Organization to pause a planned ship evacuation in the waterway.

Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by conducting drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Maritime Organization paused efforts to evacuate stranded ships and seafarers after a cargo vessel was struck.

The UN reported that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers were evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) suspended evacuation efforts following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, with Arsenio Dominguez, IMO secretary-general, confirming the update.

Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz requires coordination with Iran, citing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the US. Failure to coordinate could lead to the suspension of a designated parallel route, following temporary route designations by Oman and the International Maritime Organization.

The International Maritime Organization paused an evacuation effort for ships in the Persian Gulf after a vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a recent ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The attack, attributed to Iran, caused damage to a ship's bridge without casualties and disrupted increased shipping activity following the agreement. The IMO cited the need to reconfirm safety guarantees for ships in the region.

A UN maritime agency has paused evacuating ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile hit a vessel off Oman's coast, with Iran threatening to target ships using a U.N.-approved route without its permission. The UK reported no injuries or environmental damage from the attack, as tensions persist over a U.S.-Iran interim peace deal.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned commercial vessels to use only Iran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid fragile US-Iran negotiations. The warning followed Oman's announcement of a new shipping route coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, as part of a recent US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities and resume negotiations over the strategic waterway.

The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused an evacuation effort for stranded ships and seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. The attacked vessel was not part of the IMO's evacuation framework, according to IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.

A cargo ship traveling on a UN-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, according to the British military. Iran has threatened vessels using the route, while the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations on an interim peace deal. Increased traffic through the strait remains below prewar levels, with some ships successfully exiting the channel.

Iran instructed ships in the Strait of Hormuz to turn back, leading at least four vessels to change course. This action challenges the International Maritime Organization’s designated evacuation route.

Oil tankers navigated the Strait of Hormuz via a new route near Oman's shore, promoted by a U.N. maritime agency, amid threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. A U.S.-Iran interim deal aims to resolve regional tensions, including shipping disruptions and Iran's uranium stockpile, while conflicts in Lebanon and mine threats persist.

A Liberian oil tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz via a new route near Oman’s shore despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The transit occurred amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions over an interim war-ending accord and a recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict flareup.

A Liberian oil tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz via a new route near Oman's shore, promoted by the U.N. maritime agency, despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Tensions between Iran and the U.S. over an interim war-ending accord and mining reports in the strait have heightened regional risks, with Iran warning that unauthorized routes are dangerous and prohibited.

A Liberian oil tanker navigated the Strait of Hormuz via a new route near Oman's shore promoted by the U.N. International Maritime Organization, despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. over an interim war-ending accord and recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threaten the stability of the region.

Iran and Oman will coordinate with the US and nearby coastal states to evacuate stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by the International Maritime Organization.

The U.S. and Iran are in dispute over whether Iran agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump threatening to cut talks if inspections are not approved. A separate plan to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is underway, involving Iran, the U.S., and regional partners, though tensions persist due to ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.

The UN's shipping agency has begun evacuating sailors from ships stranded in the Gulf due to a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire deal between Iran and the US has enabled the evacuation, but the future of the toll system in the strait remains uncertain as Iran seeks implementation while the US opposes it.

Oman has coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made by the state news agency.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, with Iran's Foreign Ministry rejecting U.S. claims. A separate plan is underway to resolve a shipping bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran, Oman, the U.S., and other regional states.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, while a plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway. Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. claims of agreement, and President Trump asserted Iran's concession was necessary for negotiations. The IAEA has not confirmed access to bombed enrichment sites.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. nuclear inspections, with Iran's Foreign Ministry denying access to bombed sites while U.S. officials claim a future agreement. A plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran's closure of the strait amid regional tensions complicates progress. Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian teams in Switzerland continue amid heightened regional conflict.

The U.S. and Iran dispute whether Tehran agreed to allow U.N. inspectors to examine bombed nuclear sites, complicating efforts to finalize a war-ending deal. A plan to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but tensions persist over control of the waterway and access to nuclear facilities.

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit by environmental groups alleging the U.S. Coast Guard and National Marine Fisheries Service failed to prevent whale strikes in California shipping lanes. The DOJ argues the Pacific Coast Port Access Route Study (PAC PARS) is not final agency action, while plaintiffs counter it is legally binding and has real-world consequences for endangered whales.

Britain’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) contributed to the development of the first non-mandatory International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code), set to be published by the IMO on July 1. The code aims to establish a global regulatory framework for uncrewed cargo ships, with a mandatory version expected by 2032. Norway’s Yara Birkeland, a zero-emission autonomous ship, is already in use for transporting chemicals and fertilizers.

Oman is resisting US pressure to sever ties with Iran, emphasizing negotiations with Tehran on lawful management of the strait of Hormuz under international law. Washington doubts Oman's neutrality, while the Sultanate maintains its role as a mediator in Gulf disputes.