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Greek Ship Attacked in Red Sea by Houthis Arrives in Port of Aden With Cargo

The Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion arrived in the southern Yemeni port of Aden on Tuesday after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appeared to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, shipping and military …

Seafarers Can Refuse to Sail Through Red Sea as Houthis Step Up Attacks: Industry

Seafarers have the right to refuse to sail on ships passing through the Red Sea in a new industry agreement as the situation escalates and further vessels are attacked by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, a labor union and industry groups said …

India Oil Giant Under Fire for Offshore Disaster During Cyclone Tauktae

When India’s weather office sent out cyclone warnings on May 13 and most vessels moved to safety, one barge working on Oil and Natural Gas Corp.’s field off the Mumbai coast stayed put. That decision would prove fatal when Tauktae, …

India Continues Rescue Operations After Powerful Cyclone Tauktae Batters Region

AHMEDABAD/MUMBAI – Naval vessels and aircraft scoured the waters off India’s west coast late on Wednesday after the most powerful cyclone in more than two decades battered the region, sinking an oilfield accommodation barge and killing 26 aboard, authorities said. …

Cyclone Sinks Barge Operated by India’s Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Hundreds Rescued

A cyclone barreling through India’s west coast sank a barge hired by state-run explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corp. prompting a massive operation to rescue 96 people missing from the vessel. “Long-range maritime surveillance aircraft were assisting the rescue effort …

The Lowdown: The Long & Short of Marine Employers Liability Coverage

Need to brush up on marine employers liability coverage? Our sponsor, Worldwide Facilities, has prepared a paper on the ins and outs of marine coverage. This paper explains the differences between Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, the Jones Act, …