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IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The importance of preserving navigational rights and freedoms in accordance with international law was reaffirmed by the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The...
The importance of preserving navigational rights and freedoms in accordance with international law was reaffirmed by the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO Council is the executive organ of the IMO  and is responsible for the work of the IMO. In a resolution adopted during the 137th session (6 – 10 July), the...
July 17, 2026

From Hobbes to Hormuz: when Leviathans fight for control of the Strait

What do the United Nations and the IMO really matter? This author has certainly heard many insults and criticisms hurled at bodies like the U.N....
What do the United Nations and the IMO really matter? This author has certainly heard many insults and criticisms hurled at bodies like the U.N. and the IMO. They are distant, have no power, and are global talking shops, the critics say. What value have circulars and missives against cruise missiles? Denunciations vs drones? Bureaucracy...
July 17, 2026

Indian seafarer killed, eight seafarers injured by Iranian attack; U.S forces strike Iran

U.S. armed forces have been attacking Iran since last weekend, following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers owned and operated by the United Arab Emirates. Late...
U.S. armed forces have been attacking Iran since last weekend, following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers owned and operated by the United Arab Emirates. Late evening (U.S. Eastern Time) on Wednesday 15 July, U.S. Central Command (“Centcom”; the U.S. military command that operates in the Middle Eastern region) forces struck Iranian command centers, air defense...
July 17, 2026

Trump re-instates blockade of Iranian shipping, demands then retracts 20% ship security fee

Ship traffic to and from Iranian seaports is blockaded by the United States Central Command (“Centcom”) as of 16:00 U.S. Eastern Time on July 14....
Ship traffic to and from Iranian seaports is blockaded by the United States Central Command (“Centcom”) as of 16:00 U.S. Eastern Time on July 14. Centcom has reinstated the blockade of Iran following new directions from U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week, following a resumption of hostilities against commercial shipping. Writing on his Truth...
July 17, 2026

The US and Iran are back at war. And with one main sticking point, there’s no end in sight

Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention...
Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention between the US and Iran in their prolonged conflict. In the face of Tehran’s determination to control the strategic waterway as a critical leverage of deterrence, US President Donald Trump...
July 17, 2026

Australians brace for higher fuel prices as US‑Iran conflict resumes

Kevin Morrison, University of Technology Sydney Iran and the United States have ended their fragile peace agreement, signed only a month ago, with the exchange...
Kevin Morrison, University of Technology Sydney Iran and the United States have ended their fragile peace agreement, signed only a month ago, with the exchange of missile fire. Once again, this halts the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and puts major oil importers like Australia on tenterhooks. And this time...
July 17, 2026

IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes

The importance of preserving navigational rights and freedoms in accordance with international law was reaffirmed by the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The...
The importance of preserving navigational rights and freedoms in accordance with international law was reaffirmed by the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The IMO Council is the executive organ of the IMO  and is responsible for the work of the IMO. In a resolution adopted during the 137th session (6 – 10 July), the...
July 17, 2026

From Hobbes to Hormuz: when Leviathans fight for control of the Strait

What do the United Nations and the IMO really matter? This author has certainly heard many insults and criticisms hurled at bodies like the U.N....
What do the United Nations and the IMO really matter? This author has certainly heard many insults and criticisms hurled at bodies like the U.N. and the IMO. They are distant, have no power, and are global talking shops, the critics say. What value have circulars and missives against cruise missiles? Denunciations vs drones? Bureaucracy...
July 17, 2026

Indian seafarer killed, eight seafarers injured by Iranian attack; U.S forces strike Iran

U.S. armed forces have been attacking Iran since last weekend, following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers owned and operated by the United Arab Emirates. Late...
U.S. armed forces have been attacking Iran since last weekend, following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers owned and operated by the United Arab Emirates. Late evening (U.S. Eastern Time) on Wednesday 15 July, U.S. Central Command (“Centcom”; the U.S. military command that operates in the Middle Eastern region) forces struck Iranian command centers, air defense...
July 17, 2026

Trump re-instates blockade of Iranian shipping, demands then retracts 20% ship security fee

Ship traffic to and from Iranian seaports is blockaded by the United States Central Command (“Centcom”) as of 16:00 U.S. Eastern Time on July 14....
Ship traffic to and from Iranian seaports is blockaded by the United States Central Command (“Centcom”) as of 16:00 U.S. Eastern Time on July 14. Centcom has reinstated the blockade of Iran following new directions from U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week, following a resumption of hostilities against commercial shipping. Writing on his Truth...
July 17, 2026

The US and Iran are back at war. And with one main sticking point, there’s no end in sight

Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention...
Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention between the US and Iran in their prolonged conflict. In the face of Tehran’s determination to control the strategic waterway as a critical leverage of deterrence, US President Donald Trump...
July 17, 2026

Australians brace for higher fuel prices as US‑Iran conflict resumes

Kevin Morrison, University of Technology Sydney Iran and the United States have ended their fragile peace agreement, signed only a month ago, with the exchange...
Kevin Morrison, University of Technology Sydney Iran and the United States have ended their fragile peace agreement, signed only a month ago, with the exchange of missile fire. Once again, this halts the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and puts major oil importers like Australia on tenterhooks. And this time...
July 17, 2026

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Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...
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