Tag: maritime safety

ON THIS DAY: SOS signal becomes global emergency standard (1908)

On this Day July 1, 2026 at 16:20

The distress signal “SOS” (· · · – – – · · ·) officially became the global standard for emergency communication on July 1,...

IMO holds emergency meeting on Middle East shipping situation

International March 18, 2026 at 09:39

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the Middle East war, as concerns rise over...

19 Cyprus-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf

Cyprus March 3, 2026 at 15:29

The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping has confirmed that Cypriot ships in the Gulf and their crews are safe amid ongoing regional tensions in...

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