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The Second Sinking in a Month The waters off the Iberian Peninsula are again under the spotlight for reasons that challenge the long-held safety of mariners. Last Friday, maritime authorities …

Competing claims and sequence of events A new South China Sea collision on October 12, 2025 reignited tensions between China and the Philippines. Manila says a Chinese Coast Guard vessel …

The world’s largest long-distance fishing fleet China has the largest long-distance fishing fleet in the world. According to data provided by the Chinese government, its distant water fishing fleet consists …

Coordinated naval response across Calabar–Oron waterway The Nigerian Navy rescue mission has successfully freed 17 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterway in Cross River State. The victims …

Strike marks fourth anti-narcotics operation in weeks The United States carried out a maritime strike against a suspected drug trafficking boat in international waters off Venezuela, killing four people, U.S. …

A small Island at the heart of a global network Under President Azali Assoumani, the Comoros maritime flag has become a discreet but vital tool in Russia’s effort to bypass …

On September 22, the container ship Istanbul Bridge left the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan carrying nearly 4,900 containers bound for the United Kingdom. Its goal: to reach the port of …

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is facing an unprecedented challenge. With nearly 11 million inhabitants and located on the island of Java, the city is sinking due to a combination …

France monitors Russian ghost fleet tanker Pushpa off Saint-Nazaire The Russian-linked oil tanker Pushpa, also known as Boracay, has been under close French surveillance since September 28, when it was …

A Russian submarine, the Novorossiisk, is reportedly in grave difficulty after suffering a major technical failure while crossing the Strait of Gibraltar into the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel faces a …

A record-breaking drug bust took place on September 22, 2025, when the French Navy intercepted nearly 10 tons of cocaine aboard a stateless vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, off …

The Mediterranean has just lived through its hottest June ever recorded. On June 29, 2025, sea surface temperatures reached 26.01°C, a record for the month according to the European Copernicus …

Danish authorities are investigating whether three Russian-linked vessels served as launch platforms for the drone overflights that forced Copenhagen Airport to shut down on the night of September 22. The …

China’s new aircraft carrier Fujian has successfully carried out electromagnetic catapult launches during its latest trials in the South China Sea, marking a major milestone for the PLA Navy and …

Qatar has officially taken command of Combined Task Force 152 (CTF 152), strengthening its role in Gulf maritime security. The handover ceremony took place on September 15 in Manama, Bahrain, …

Salvage operations underway for grounded vessel The Canadian Coast Guard and Dutch shipping company Royal Wagenborg confirmed that the cargo vessel Thamesborg remains stable after grounding in the Franklin Strait …

Oregon Coast Sinkhole Drowning Marks Third Fatality at Thor’s Well A man drowned after falling into the notorious Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast near Cape Perpetua on September 15, …

Tensions are escalating between China and the Philippines at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, following a series of collisions, water cannon attacks, and Beijing’s declaration of the shoal …

Months-Long Standoff Ends With State Takeover Norway has seized the Russian fishing vessel Azurit after repeated orders to leave the Port of Båtsfjord went unheeded, citing unpaid debts, regulatory breaches, …

Long Beach Container Collapse as Vessel Mississippi Loses Dozens of Boxes The Port of Long Beach, California, is facing a significant container collapse incident involving the containership Mississippi (65,968 dwt). …

A tragic incident unfolded in the Aegean Sea on Sunday when a migrant boat collided at high speed with a Turkish Coast Guard vessel off the coast of Ayvalik, northwest …

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s geopolitical landscape, but its consequences extend far beyond the battlefield. At sea, Moscow is circumventing international sanctions through the use of aging, uninsured, …

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper has intensified Eastern Pacific drug interdictions, targeting cartels and criminal networks operating maritime smuggling routes toward the United States. Since the operation began, …

Coast Guard Seizes Record Cocaine Haul Offloaded in Florida The U.S. Coast Guard achieved the largest cocaine offload in its history on Monday, bringing more than 38 tons of cocaine …

Swiss swimmer Noam Yaron attempted an extraordinary challenge to raise awareness about Mediterranean plastic pollution: a nonstop 180-kilometer swim from Calvi, Corsica, to Monaco. Despite his determination and more than …

The United States has deployed three Aegis-class guided missile destroyers off the Venezuelan coast, escalating pressure on President Nicolas Maduro while intensifying counter-narcotics operations in Latin America. The move, confirmed …

US Navy Warship Fire on USS New Orleans Injures Sailors A fire aboard the US Navy warship USS New Orleans burned for nearly 12 hours off Okinawa, injuring two sailors …

The Law of the Sea comprises a complex set of rules and principles that govern the use of oceans and seas. These rules are essential for ensuring the sustainable use …

A major fire erupted in the anchorage off Yeosu, South Korea, early on Saturday, August 16, when flames spread from a chemical tanker to a nearby delivery vessel. The incident …

Arctic: Chinese Icebreakers Outnumber U.S. Fleet and Raise Security Concerns A rare deployment of five Chinese icebreakers near Alaska has sparked renewed concerns in Washington over the growing Arctic icebreaker …

Ongoing Search for Missing Migrants After Dual Boat Disaster Search and rescue teams continued operations on Thursday off the Italian island of Lampedusa, looking for migrants still missing after two …

A Norwegian diver has been sentenced to nine years and eleven months in prison for his role in an 80-kilogram cocaine smuggling operation at the Port of Newcastle, Australia. The …

Little known, the Saya island of Malha is one of the most important places on the planet for its ecosystem and its role in ‘regulating the environment’. The island is …

Crew Testimony Sheds Light on IRGC Qods Force Operations A recent report by Yemen’s National Resistance Forces (NRF) has unveiled the clandestine methods used by Iran to smuggle arms to …

Collision Unfolds During Aid Escort Mission A Chinese navy warship collided with a Chinese coast guard vessel while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the …

Tour Boat Overwhelmed by 12-Foot Waves A tour boat grounding near Honolulu Harbor drew a significant emergency response on Saturday after the 75-foot vessel Discovery was battered by high surf. …

At the beginning of July, Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, met Mohamed El-Moselhy, Chairman of Arkas Egypt Shipping Agencies, and Ali Bekmezci, Chairman of ALCOR Shipping Line, …

H2: Three Floating Wind Farms Planned in France The European Commission has approved a massive €11 billion (US$12.7 billion) French offshore wind energy program aimed at accelerating the clean energy …

Europe: USS Gerald R. Ford in Marseille for Rare Naval Visit The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the world, arrived in Marseille, France, on Monday, August …

South America: Evergreen Ship Loses Containers Off Peru’s Coast On August 1st, the Ever Lunar, a container ship operated by Evergreen Marine, lost approximately 50 containers overboard while anchored off …

At least 68 migrants have died after a boat carrying approximately 157 people capsized in rough weather off Yemen’s southern coast near Abyan province, according to the International Organization for …

QinetiQ US has secured $26 million in subcontracts to deliver advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the US Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarine programs. Awarded by General Dynamics Electric …

With globalization, the oceans have become the main route for world trade and economy. But the movement of different ships causes a great deal of pollution: toxic gas emissions, noise …

Extinction Rebellion Protesters Block Cruise Ship Docking in Amsterdam On Saturday, July 26, environmental group Extinction Rebellion disrupted port operations in the Netherlands by launching a protest targeting the cruise …

At the end of July, the international community comes together to mark World Drowning Prevention Day. This awareness-raising initiative was established by the United Nations General Assembly. Every year, hundreds …

Russia has significantly expanded maritime control measures, with President Vladimir Putin signing a decree mandating that all vessels arriving from foreign ports must now obtain prior clearance from the Federal …

Australian authorities have disrupted a sophisticated cocaine smuggling operation involving marine diesel engines, charging a Sydney man with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of illicit drugs. This case highlights …

On Monday March 12, 2025, a container ship collided with a British tanker off the coast of the UK. A tragedy that could have been avoided if the Russian captain …

At least 37 confirmed dead and five missing after sightseeing boat sinks during violent storm in northern Vietnam A tragic maritime accident in northern Vietnam claimed the lives of at …