Somali pirates have hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 21 Iranian fishermen and two Somali security guards in waters off the northeastern coast of Somalia, according to the European Union’s Maritime Security
A catastrophic collision between a container ship and an oil tanker in the North Sea has triggered fears of a major environmental disaster, as emergency crews race to contain the fire and
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Finland has lifted the arrest of the oil tanker Eagle S, which had been seized in late December following accusations that it damaged the Estlink 2 power cable connecting Estonia and Finland.
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Sri Lanka’s maritime destiny has long been forged by pragmatic decision-making and visionary leadership. For decades, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has balanced long-term national interests with the pressing demands of technology,
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Three oil tankers have sustained blast damage in the Mediterranean over the past month, shipping and security sources revealed to Reuters. These incidents mark a rare occurrence, as non-military vessels have not
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A rare and remarkable discovery has been made off the coast of Tenerife, where the elusive black seadevil, a deep-sea predator known for its bioluminescent lure and haunting appearance, has been filmed
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The global shipping industry’s hopes for a return to normal trade through the Red Sea have been dealt a blow following U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza. Shipping executives
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A gastrointestinal illness has left nearly 100 passengers and crew members sick aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship traveling through the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step in the fight against marine plastic pollution with the approval of a draft 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has declared it will limit its attacks on international shipping off the coast of Yemen, marking a partial de-escalation in the Red Sea region. According to a report by
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has unveiled its agenda for 2025, focusing on significant challenges facing the global maritime sector. Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, speaking at a news conference on January 14, stressed
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A groundbreaking new approach from Lancaster University harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect icebergs and floating ice, boasting an impressive 94% success rate. This new AI-powered system is designed to tackle a
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Lars Barstad, CEO of Frontline, the world’s largest publicly listed oil tanker operator, has issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by unregulated “dark fleet” vessels. Speaking to the Financial
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A tugboat, the Navimar 3, has been anchored off Kutubdia Island, situated thirty-three nautical miles south of Chittagong, Bangladesh, since March of last year. Its crew of seven, including an Indian engineer
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The following excerpts are based on a speech by the author as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan during an event held in Islamabad. I was trained at the Pakistan Navy
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This article is based on the piece written by Mike Schuler, editor of gCaptain.com The past year has been marked by an unprecedented wave of maritime violence in the Red Sea and
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