Somali pirates exploit Middle East war as ships reroute around Africa
Commercial vessels avoiding Iranian conflict zones sail into high-risk waters off Somalia's coast, creating new opportunities for piracy networks.
Pierre Dubois · 36d ago
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China Opposes Militarization of Strait of Hormuz
Chinese diplomat spoke out against attempts to collect payments for passage through the strategic strait.
Anna Kuznetsova · 37d ago
UK agency reports vessel seized off UAE coast bound for Iranian waters
Ship's capture marks latest maritime incident in tense regional waters off United Arab Emirates.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
Families of Abducted Pakistani Sailors Demand Their Release from Somali Pirates
Relatives of 10 Pakistani sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates organize protest rally in Karachi
Yusuf Al-Saadi · 38d ago
Cruise ship locked down off France as stomach bug spreads
One death and outbreak prompts Bordeaux authorities to ban temporary disembarkation.
Pierre Dubois · 38d ago
Turkey Prepares 'Maritime Authorities' Law After Holiday
Justice and Development Party intends to submit legislation on economic zones and continental shelf in Turkish waters
Yusuf Al-Saadi · 39d ago
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship Hondius returns to Rotterdam
Hospital staff quarantine as final passengers and crew evacuated from vessel after disease outbreak.
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
Armed Group Seizes Oil Tanker off Yemen with Egyptian Sailors Aboard
Egypt is monitoring the hijacking of a vessel carrying 8 Egyptian crew members off the Yemeni coast
Yusuf Al-Saadi · 40d ago
Hantavirus cases confirmed among evacuees from cruise ship
A French woman and two US citizens tested positive as passengers leave the MV Hondius following an outbreak aboard the vessel.
Pierre Dubois · 40d ago
UK, France to convene Hormuz shipping defence talks
Multinational meeting Tuesday reviews military plans to protect trade flows through critical strait amid Tehran tensions.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Cargo vessel attacked in Qatari waters off Abu Dhabi
Qatar reports maritime incident as shipping security concerns escalate across the Gulf region.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
South Korea Investigates Incident After Unidentified Objects Strike Cargo Ship in Hormuz
Two objects struck a Korean-operated vessel on May 4 in the strategic Persian Gulf waterway; investigation ongoing.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Spanish Authorities End Cruise Ship Hantavirus Crisis in 'Unprecedented Operation'
Majority of passengers evacuated from MV Hondius in high-security operation following disease outbreak and political dispute.
Pierre Dubois · 41d ago
Around 9,200 vessels transit the Bosphorus in Q1 2024
Official data reveals passage of more than 9,000 ships through the waterway connecting Asia and Europe.
Yusuf Al-Saadi · 41d ago
Cargo Ship Attacked Near Qatar; British Military Confirms Strike
Merchant vessel catches fire after being hit off Qatari coast in latest incident affecting Middle East shipping lanes.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile Near Qatar
UK maritime organization reports incident in strategic Gulf shipping corridor amid regional tensions.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
Greek Authorities Conduct Controlled Blast of Mystery Naval Drone
Explosives from unidentified maritime drone detonated in controlled operation by Greek authorities.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
Three dead as hantavirus suspected on cruise ship; contact tracing launched
Health authorities begin international contact tracing after three cruise passengers died from suspected hantavirus exposure; vessel docked in St. Helena.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
Spain receives hantavirus-hit cruise ship as WHO confirms six cases
MV Hondius arrives with confirmed outbreak linked to vessel in Mediterranean.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
20,000 seafarers stranded at Persian Gulf for two months
Maritime crews face mounting uncertainty and safety risks as they remain trapped in the region amid ongoing security incidents.
Pierre Dubois · 42d ago
China detains nearly 70 Panamanian-flagged ships in Panama Canal dispute
Beijing's move follows a Supreme Court ruling on the Canal and has drawn sharp criticism from Washington and Latin American governments.
Sherif Al-Mahdi · 53d ago