Spain assumes the presidency of the European Coastguard Functions Forum for 2027
Merchant Marine will coordinate a forum with authorities from 24 countries and an agenda focused on digitalization, cybersecurity, and maritime resilience
The HMS Mersey makes a stop in Gibraltar after participating in maritime surveillance missions
The Royal Navy patrol vessel will remain at the base for maintenance and logistical support following several maritime surveillance operations
The IMO adopts a resolution to protect free navigation in strategic maritime routes
The Council condemns attacks against merchant vessels in the area of the Strait of Hormuz and requests coordinated measures to restore safe and unobstructed navigation
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras tenders the supply of 30 navigation aid lanterns with IoT connectivity
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is going to renew the lanterns that guide ships in their transit through the waters of the southern coastline of Cádiz,...
The IMO approves the first international safety code for autonomous ships in maritime trade
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Safety Code for Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code, for its acronym in English) during its...
The presence of sanctioned Russian ships in waters near Spain has increased fivefold in the last year
The latest Annual National Security Report, published this week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Government, confirms...
Maersk is studying a possible return to the Red Sea, although it warns that safety remains the priority
The CEO of Maersk, Vincent Clerc, has confirmed that the Danish shipping company is evaluating the possibility of partially resuming its services through the Red Sea,...
The IMO warns that the charging of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent for international navigation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has warned that plans attributed to Iran to impose a toll on ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz would undermine...
Shipping companies remain cautious due to the lack of guarantees to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
A day after the two-week truce announced between the United States and Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains confusing, with contradictory reports on...
The United States and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire that includes the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic
The United States and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire that includes the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial maritime traffic, an agreement...
The IMO states that it is unaware of Iran's criteria for authorizing the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has stated that the agency does not have "clear" information on the "specific...
The Council of the IMO condemns attacks on merchant vessels and orders negotiations for a safe passage framework to evacuate the ships trapped in the Gulf
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned in the strongest terms the threats and attacks against merchant vessels and the alleged closure...
The European Commission presents a dual strategy for ports and the maritime industry with a horizon set for 2035
The European Commission adopted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, two communications that shape the most comprehensive action framework designed by Brussels for the...
The IMO condemns attacks against civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and calls for maximum caution from shipping companies
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has issued an official statement regarding the situation in the Strait of...
Maersk temporarily suspends the return to the Red Sea and reroutes its paths around the Cape of Good Hope
The Maersk company has officially communicated the temporary suspension of its return to the Red Sea corridor and the Suez Canal for two of its main routes, including...
The Maritime Capitancies carried out more than 3,000 inspections of vessels in 2025 to ensure the safety of maritime transport.
The Maritime Capitancies, dependent on the General Directorate of Merchant Marine of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, carried out more than 3,000...
The IMO chooses the port of Algeciras as the setting for its global campaign to put maritime standards into practice
The IMO has inaugurated its global campaign for World Maritime Day 2026-2027 from the port of Algeciras, seeking to ensure the effective implementation of maritime...