Cambodia and Thailand will begin formal UNCLOS maritime conciliation talks in Singapore from September 14–16, marking the first formal stage of an international process aimed at peacefully resolving their longstanding overlapping maritime claims.
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A cargo vessel fire at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard in eastern China has resulted in 25 fatalities, according to state-run Xinhua.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Tuesday announced Pakistan’s first 10-year national plan of action for shark conservation, sustainable fisheries management and stronger protection of marine resources.
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HD Hyundai is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across ship design, shipbuilding, production and equipment control as the company increases its focus on automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
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Cyprus and Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on maritime cooperation covering maritime safety and security, shipping training, search and rescue, innovation and the exchange of expertise.
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Iran is set to announce a new “restricted zone” near the Strait of Hormuz within the next few days, raising fresh concerns over maritime security, commercial shipping, and global energy markets as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has proposed establishing a Maritime Business Facilitation Centre to bring port-related services for exporters and importers under one roof, aiming to reduce delays and streamline trade procedures.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a maritime safety warning to vessels operating off Batangas after 46 empty containers fell overboard from the cargo ship MV Span Asia 39 on September 3.
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The European Commission has proposed extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure into winter 2027 as part of broader EU fishing regulations and marine conservation measures aimed at protecting common dolphins and other small cetaceans.
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Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has launched its IMO-accredited Staff College as a platform for specialised training, seminars and knowledge exchange among maritime professionals, stakeholders and academia.
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Suez Canal Egypt is set to explore expanded cooperation with the United States in the maritime sector, with discussions focusing on shipyards, maritime services and digital transformation.
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Italy’s invasive species crisis in the Adriatic Sea is forcing fishermen to rethink their livelihoods as the rapidly expanding Atlantic blue crab threatens the country’s valuable clam and mussel industries.
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The Pakistan Navy has commenced its major maritime exercise SEASPARK-2026 in Karachi, focusing on maritime security, naval combat readiness and multi-domain operations amid an evolving security environment.
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The shrimp fishing season has officially opened in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region, marking the return of one of the Red Sea’s most important marine seasons.
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China, Russia and Kazakhstan are exploring a major cross-border trade route that could connect Chinese goods with Russian Arctic ports
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