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Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...
Indian vessel sinks near Yemen after projectile strike; 14 seafarers rescuedAn Indian vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank after a projectile strike near Yemeni waters. All fourteen seafarers aboard were safely rescu...
In 2005, scientists revealed how ships helped Moon Jellyfish conquer the world's seas and threaten ecosystems around the planetScientists have reported a concerning invasion of alien moon jellyfish across various marine ecosystems. These jellyfish hitch rides on shi...
Oil prices surge 20% in July as US-Iran war heightens Strait of Hormuz tensionsOil prices saw volatility last week but are set for significant monthly gains. Escalating United States-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks ar...
In 2018, an Indonesian teenager’s floating fishing hut broke free during a storm; he drifted for 49 days as more than 10 ships passed without seeing himAn Indonesian teenager's remarkable survival story began when fierce winds snapped the ropes of his fishing platform, casting him into the ...
How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
Saudi Arabia seeks coalition to secure Red Sea shippingSaudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes. This initiative aims to counter ongoing Houthi atta...
Kai Sato adrift at sea: California sailor survives 30 terrifying days in the Pacific after losing mast, running out of water and drifting 900 miles from Hawaii before dramatic rescueIn a remarkable journey, California sailor Kai Sato survived 30 days stranded in the Pacific after his sailboat lost its mast, leaving him ...
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources sayYemen's Houthi faction is exploring the potential of levying fees on maritime traffic in the southern Red Sea. This fee proposal emerged fr...
To guard Rotterdam from the sea, the Netherlands built two swinging steel arms, each 210 meters long, among the largest moving structures on Earth, closing against storm surgesThe Maeslant Barrier protects Rotterdam from North Sea surges. This massive structure exemplifies Dutch water management expertise and fore...
Iran rules out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of Hormuz Strait, senior Iranian official tells ReutersIran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official stated the plan has no chance of ...
In 2024, the Baltic Sea gave up a ship filled with royal gifts that never reached a Russian TsarA Baltic Sea shipwreck discovered in 2024 may have carried gifts for Czar Alexander II. The vessel sank around 1856 or 1857 after the Crime...
Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz?Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and ser...
India summons Ukraine envoy after Black Sea drone strike kills seafarerIndia summoned Ukraine's ambassador after a drone attack killed an Indian national. The ministry condemned attacks on merchant shipping, ci...
India summons Ukraine envoy over attack that killed Indian sailorIndia summoned Ukraine's ambassador after an attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI killed an Indian national. The MEA condemned attacks...
MEA urges caution for Indian seafarers taking Black Sea jobs after deaths of five nationalsIndian nationals are urged to assess Black Sea job security risks. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a new travel advisory for seafar...
Vietnamese cargo ship sinks near disputed reef; search on for 23 crew membersRescue teams are searching for twenty-three crew members after a Vietnamese cargo ship sank. Thirty-nine individuals were successfully resc...