by Our Defence Affairs Editor The most revealing part of Sri Lanka’s latest drug seizure may be the story behind the seizure rather than the 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine itself. The
The UN-organized Ocean Protection Conference will be held from 9 – 13 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. In the annals of international environmental diplomacy, the grand theatre of global
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The recent sinking of the MSC ELSA 3 off the coast of Vizhinjam, Kerala, serves as a stark reminder of the potential ecological and economic consequences of maritime incidents. This event, detailed
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In the wake of a devastating explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has issued a message of condolences and called for
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A powerful explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee Port, Iran’s largest commercial shipping facility, on Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 700, according to local media reports citing officials. The
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The shift towards digitalisation in shipping operations has significantly changed the industry’s risk landscape. While emerging technologies such as blockchain-based shipping documents, e-navigation, and IoT-enabled sensors enhance efficiency and transparency, they also
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Despite the perception that oil piracy is a thing of the past, the danger of petro-piracy continues to be a pressing issue for the global oil industry. Petro-piracy refers to the hijacking
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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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