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 …
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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 …
Sea Surface Temperature in the Mediterranean Breaks Previous Records June 2025 saw unprecedented marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean Sea, with 62% of its surface affected by extreme heat events, the …
France is projecting naval power across two key maritime theaters. With the Jeanne d’Arc 2025 mission, the French Navy is asserting its presence from the Indo-Pacific to Northern Europe in …
On 9 February, a Yemeni dhow (sailing boat) was attacked by Somali pirates near the town of Eyl in Somalia. After a lull of almost 10 years, more than 340 …
From July 13 to August 4, 2025, Australia is hosting the largest military exercise ever conducted on its soil. Known as Talisman Sabre, this major multinational training operation will bring …
On 24 December 2024, the EstLink 2 electric submarine cable, which connects Finland to Estonia, was sabotaged by a Russian ship.The seas and oceans are areas of contention between nations, …
A tragic offshore accident occurred in the Red Sea this week after a jackup barge collapsed and sank south of the Suez Canal, leaving four people dead and three missing. …
In 2024, a record total of 1,838 tonnes of illicit substances were seized worldwide, underlining the explosion in international trafficking. Among these seizures, 281 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted, with …
In a first for Colombia, authorities have intercepted an unmanned narco-submarine equipped with Starlink satellite technology, capable of transporting 1.5 tonnes of cocaine. The Colombian Navy announced on July 2 …
A violent storm struck the Port of Split, Croatia, on Monday morning, leading to a maritime incident involving the Jadrolinija ferry Petar Hektorović. Under extreme weather conditions, the vessel broke …
Essential for transporting food to populations, maritime security is not confined to the fight against piracy. Other, sometimes unexpected, factors may also come into play. Maritime transport is particularly well …
Russia: Explosion Aboard Eco Wizard Tanker Sparks Ammonia Leak at Ust-Luga Port An explosion aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Russia’s Ust-Luga port on July 6 triggered a liquid ammonia …
Iranian-Backed Houthis Sink Second Merchant Vessel in a Week At least three crew members are confirmed dead, and 19 are still missing after the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C …
A Russian submarine unexpectedly surfaced near a French fishing vessel off the coast of Brittany, highlighting ongoing Russian naval activity near Western European waters. On Saturday, June 28, the crew …
The iconic French Riviera city of Cannes, famous for its glamorous film festival, is taking action against overtourism. Starting January 2026, cruise ships carrying more than 1,000 passengers will be …
Mediterranean Sea: Explosion on Crude Tanker Off Libya Sparks Security Concerns A Greek-managed crude tanker has suffered an explosion off the coast of Libya, raising new concerns over maritime security …
June 25 marks the International day of people of the sea. An opportunity to pay tribute to the little-known professions in a sector full of possibilities. Ensuring the fluidity of …
Mediterranean migrant deaths under investigation after grisly discovery Spanish authorities have opened a homicide investigation after several bodies were found floating in the Mediterranean Sea with their hands and feet …
Portuguese authorities intercepted a yacht near the Azores carrying over 1.6 tonnes of cocaine, disrupting a major transatlantic smuggling route. The 11-meter vessel, traveling from South America to Europe, was …
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is set to become the first modern country to disappear due to climate change, as rising sea levels threaten to render the archipelago uninhabitable …
Mediterranean: 175,000 Migrants Rescued Since 2015, NGOs Call for EU Rescue Program Sea rescue organizations reported on June 18 that they have saved over 175,000 migrants from distress at sea …
Today, the Arctic region is at the heart of global geopolitical rivalries. For Russia, the Northeast Sea Route is a key strategic axis in economic, military and territorial terms, and …
Finnish Police Target Russia-Linked Vessel in Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Probe Finnish authorities have officially accused senior crew members aboard the Eagle S, an oil tanker linked to Russia, of …
Phantom Positions and Collision Risks The oil tanker Front Tyne was navigating the waters between Iran and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday morning when it suddenly appeared — according …
A 16th-century merchant vessel has been discovered at a record depth of 2,567 meters off the coast of Ramatuelle, in the French Mediterranean. This extraordinary archaeological find is now the …
After 15 years of negotiations, the High Seas Treaty is set to come into force in 2026. Former French president Emmanuel Macron congratulated the UN Ocean Conference on its success. …
The United Nations Ocean Conference is taking place in Nice, France for the third time. During the week-long event, the largest ocean summit will set the tone for global ambition …
From June 9 to 13, 2025, France and Costa Rica will co-host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice. Following earlier editions in New York (2017) and Lisbon …
On June 9, 2025, a serious fire erupted aboard the Singapore-flagged containership Wan Hai 503 approximately 78 nautical miles southwest of India’s Kerala region. The vessel, en route from Colombo …
Many times forgotten by history, French Sailor Riflemen were present on D-Day, 6th June 1944. They were 177 to represent France’s army on the Normandy beaches. Their story illustrates a …
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