Casualties & Safety
UK Begins Removing Masts from WWII Shipwreck SS Richard Montgomery
Marine contractors start delicate operation to remove three steel masts, reduce strain on wreck containing 1,400 tons of munitions.
Casualties & Safety
Ships Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three tankers and one LNG vessel were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, raising security concerns for maritime trade.
Casualties & Safety
Somali Piracy Claims Five Lives in Rescue of Honour 25
Five crew members of the hijacked Honour 25 were killed by pirates before Puntland forces rescued the vessel, marking the first such deaths in over a decade.
Casualties & Safety
NBC News: Eight Marines Injured in Previously Undisclosed Iranian Attack in Hormuz
NBC News reports eight U.S. Marines were injured in an Iranian missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to the toll of U.S.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Ports, Vessels with Drones
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels, targeting military infrastructure and commercial ships.
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Facilities and Vessels
Russian Defence Ministry reports attacks on Ukrainian military facilities, cargo ships, and port infrastructure on September 24, targeting vessels bound.
Bulk Carrier Strikes Chinese Fishing Vessel in Busy Singapore Strait
A Panamanian bulker collided with a Chinese fishing vessel off Singapore, causing the fishing boat to heel sharply but remain afloat.
Turkey Proposes Black Sea Shipping Deal to End Attacks
Turkey seeks to broker a new deal to ensure safe passage in the Black Sea amid rising attacks on shipping and disruptions to grain exports.
IMO chief urges states to curb attacks on merchant shipping
The International Maritime Organization’s secretary-general calls for an end to attacks on ships and seafarers amid escalating conflicts in key trade routes.
Taiwan Converts Coast Guard Cutters for Antiship Role
Taiwan's coast guard tested antiship missile launch capabilities from patrol vessels, adding defensive firepower to its fleet.
Somali Piracy Resurgence Threatens Shipping Routes
Somali piracy is on the rise again, threatening shipping routes through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, as evidenced by recent hijackings and attempted attacks.
Seafarer killed in attack on bulker in Strait of Hormuz
An Indian seafarer was among those killed when a bulk carrier struck by two torpedoes off Oman's Musandam peninsula.
