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fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump risks confidence in U.S. role as guardian of global shipping | Fortune

Withdrawing US security from the Persian Gulf could disrupt global commerce and energy markets significantly.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Fishing crew rescued near Gloucester after boat runs aground amid harsh seas

Two crew members were rescued from a fishing boat that ran aground in Gloucester, with no injuries reported.
fromPopular Mechanics
1 day ago

This Ship Vanished in a Shroud of Fog. 137 Years Later, It Returned From the Deep-Remarkably Intact.

"News accounts of the accident, as well as the study of water currents, led us to the Milwaukee after only two days searching," Neel Zoss of the association said in a statement at the time.
Roam Research
#strait-of-hormuz
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Britain remains in discussions about escorting merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz but considers the threat from Iran too severe for immediate deployment of naval vessels.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How shipping companies are navigating danger in the Strait of Hormuz | CBC News

Thirteen merchant vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz since February 28 have killed at least seven crew members, reducing daily transit from 151 ships to four and blocking critical Persian Gulf shipping.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

Tehran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Oman and Iran to discuss ensuring smooth vessel transit through the vital waterway.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock

British PM Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic solutions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions from Iran's actions against commercial shipping.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK says it remains in talks over escorting ships through strait of Hormuz

Britain remains in discussions about escorting merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz but considers the threat from Iran too severe for immediate deployment of naval vessels.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

How shipping companies are navigating danger in the Strait of Hormuz | CBC News

Thirteen merchant vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz since February 28 have killed at least seven crew members, reducing daily transit from 151 ships to four and blocking critical Persian Gulf shipping.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

What Actually Makes Some Ocean Water Such a Vibrant Turquoise Color-the Science Behind That Dreamy Shade

When light shines through water, colors with longer wavelengths are absorbed by the water, with the longest wavelengths absorbed first. Blue and violet have the shortest wavelengths of visible light, so they are able to penetrate the deepest.
Travel
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 days ago

Archaeologists Discover 19th-Century Shipwreck in Copenhagen Harbor

A Danish warship sunk over 200 years ago has been discovered by marine archaeologists in Copenhagen harbor.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Chinese University Announces 30-Story "Artificial Island" for Marine Research Purposes

China is constructing the largest semi-submersible research platform, the Deep-Sea All-Weather Resident Floating Research Facility, to enhance marine research capabilities.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Authorities have established a restricted zone around a stranded whale, allowing it to die peacefully after exhausting all rescue efforts.
#royal-navy
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war

The Royal Navy is not currently ready for war, according to General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who emphasizes the need for further preparation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?

If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy and a giant chunk of Asia's exports to Europe would be blocked.
World politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
#iran
World news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iran says non-hostile' ships can pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows non-hostile ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid a significant decline in maritime traffic and ongoing US-Israel negotiations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Russia's shadow fleet pass through UK waters after boarding threat

The Independent provides critical reporting on various issues, emphasizing the need for on-ground journalism and accessible news without paywalls.
#human-trafficking
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

GCC and Iran can create a new security framework for the Strait of Hormuz to provide Trump with an exit strategy from ongoing conflicts.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters

British forces are preparing to board and detain ships in Russia's shadow fleet to combat oil sanctions evasion.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Royal Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#deep-sea-mining
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Mexico's navy searches for two missing boats involved in Cuba aid convoy

Search efforts are ongoing for two missing sailboats from a humanitarian convoy to Cuba, with nine people on board and concerns raised by Cuban officials.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
#shadow-fleet
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating?

Ocean alkalinity enhancement uses alkaline chemicals to increase the ocean's natural carbon storage capacity, potentially combating climate change and ocean acidification simultaneously.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

When the war broke out, we put a Warlike Operations Area Committee in place to address the protection of seafarers in the region. The organization has identified certain maritime routes in the region, including the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and some parts of the Gulf of Oman as high-risk areas, encouraging ship owners to allow seafarers to terminate contracts if they choose not to operate in those zones.
World politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
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US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A US Navy oiler ran hard aground after its captain urged a last-minute shortcut: 'Let's try to shoot the gap'

A US Navy fuel ship ran aground in September 2024 after the captain ordered a risky shortcut through restricted waters, causing over $20 million in damage due to poor decisions and failure to follow navigation procedures.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Royal Navy races to arm ships against drone threat

The RFI calls for a "rapidly procured and installable Counter UAS (unmanned aircraft system) capability" that is "suitable for maritime platforms to detect, track, identify, and defeat airborne threats." Project TALON will combine a mix of "effectors" both kinetic and non-kinetic to counter the threats posed by the proliferation of drones, and is intended to complement current complex missile-based systems.
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World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier pulled into port after months at sea facing combat, fire, and plumbing problems

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is in port for maintenance in Crete, temporarily removing it from operations against Iran.
#us-navy
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Octopus Prime: Inside a Growing and Controversial Farming Effort

Octopuses possess intelligence and emotional capacity, raising ethical questions about the feasibility and morality of commercial farming despite emerging technological advances.
Environment
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

New laws granting Navy greater powers to combat hostile boats and protect Irish waters being brought forward

The new national maritime security strategy launching today has identified "critical gaps" in Ireland's marine domain awareness with the state at heightened risk from foreign actors. The strategy also outlines how the current volatile international security environment has "heightened the risk of foreign actors" threatening Ireland's maritime territory for strategic advantage.
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France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

U.S. military struck a reportedly drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three and raising the strikes' known death toll to at least 148.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may need allies to protect it - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on five-day deployment alert for potential Middle East operations amid escalating regional tensions, though the Royal Navy faces challenges assembling a full carrier strike group without allied support.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

US forces finally caught a blockade-running tanker after chasing it across the Atlantic

U.S. forces seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit following its evasion of a naval blockade near Venezuela.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meet the merpeople: Once I put the tail on, my life was changed forever'

Mermaiding has become a global industry requiring trained free-diving performance, bespoke costume-making, formal instruction, international retreats, and career opportunities for professionals and hobbyists.
#coast-guard
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Maritime traffic through the strait, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, has effectively been closed since strikes on Iran began. Some vessels have been diverted or delayed and ports and shipping companies are dealing with heightened security concerns and uncertainty.
World politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

EU's fishy digital cert system leaves exporters floundering

significant technical and legal shortcomings,
Agriculture
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

GPS jamming and spoofing attacks have disrupted over 1,100 ships in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, making navigation critically dangerous and threatening vital oil trade routes.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Russian captain found guilty in North Sea tanker collision

The Solong's captain, Vladimir Motin, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after his ship collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate, killing one sailor.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Footage shows US seizing another tanker 'near the Caribbean' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Coast Guard tactical teams worked closely with its counterparts at the Departments of War, Department of Justice and State and used their specialized expertise to conduct these operations and conduct two safe, effective boardings within hours of each other. One of these tankers, Motor Tanker Bella I, has been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull while being pursued, in a desperate and failed attempt to escape justice.
US politics
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Russian shadow fleet ships could be seized by British forces

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
#high-seas-treaty
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe

UK government believes the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act 2018 can authorize military boarding and detention of unflagged, sanctioned 'shadow fleet' vessels.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Deep-sea robots will search for source of mysterious 'dark oxygen'

Oxygen has been detected 4,000 metres deep in the Pacific, prompting funded investigations with specialized landers and lab experiments to determine its source.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scientists warn of regime shift' as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Rapidly expanding seaweed blooms, driven by warming and nutrient pollution, are transforming oceans toward a macroalgae-rich state, altering ecology, geochemistry, and climate feedbacks.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The State of Ocean Plastic Pollution In 2026

Massive, accelerating plastic pollution pours millions of tons into oceans annually, contaminating all marine ecosystems and worsening without stronger policy intervention.
World news
fromFortune
2 months ago

The U.S. has 3 of the world's 240 icebreakers, the crucial shipping technology that would unlock Greenland | Fortune

U.S. plans for Greenland are constrained by pervasive Arctic ice and a critical shortage of icebreakers, leaving limited, geopolitically fraught procurement options.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

US Forces Seize Russia-Flagged Tanker In North Atlantic After Lengthy Chase

US naval forces have boarded and seized a runaway Russian shadow fleet tanker in the North Atlantic, the latest in a series of moves by Washington against vessels linked to illegal trade in Venezuelan oil. The US European Command said in a statement on social media on January 7 that the tanker, the Marinera, formerly named the Bella 1, was seized in the north Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and the United Kingdom.
World news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic?

The 300-metre tanker Marinera, part of a sanctions-evasion shadow fleet, was seized by US forces amid suspicions of illicit cargo or symbolic strategic value.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

'Inevitably difficult'

On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a 42-year-old fisherman, set out to sea from a remote town in La Guajira, Colombia's northernmost province, bordering Venezuela. It was an ordinary fishing trip, in search of tuna and marlin, said Leonardo Vega, a childhood friend and the president of the fishing association Carranza belonged to. But this time, Carranza never returned.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific

The US military killed two people in a Pacific vessel strike amid a broader campaign of vessel attacks criticized as illegal under international law.
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