Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Maritime Current News

Insights, Updates, and Maritime Intelligence

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Maritime Safety , Security and Technology

This category covers the latest developments, policies, and innovations aimed at enhancing safety, security, and technological advancement in the maritime sector. It includes news and analysis on maritime safety regulations, ship security systems, port security measures, cyber security in shipping, navigation technologies, vessel monitoring systems, and emergency response mechanisms.

The section also highlights emerging maritime technologies such as automation, digitalization, smart ports, AI-based navigation, satellite tracking, and risk-management solutions that improve operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with international maritime standards. It serves as a reliable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and stakeholders focused on safeguarding maritime operations and advancing secure, resilient, and technologically driven maritime systems.

HORIZON MLU Milestone reached with KRONOS Grand Naval Radar Installed
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HORIZON MLU Milestone reached with KRONOS Grand Naval Radar Installed

A key milestone has been achieved in the Horizon Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme with the successful delivery and installation of the first Kronos Grand Naval radar at France’s Shore Integration Facility (SIF) in Saint-Mandrier.
The Kronos Grand Naval (KGN) radar, supplied by Leonardo, was shipped and installed at the DGA Shore Integration Facility on 17 December 2025. The installation represents a critical step in the Horizon-MLU cooperative programme, as it enables the start of qualification and acceptance activities for the Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) at the SIF over the coming year.

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Destin Fire Control District Adds High-Speed M-19 Coastal Fireboat to Florida Fleet
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Destin Fire Control District Adds High-Speed M-19 Coastal Fireboat to Florida Fleet

The Destin Fire Control District (DFCD), home to Florida’s largest fleet of firefighting vessels, has received a state-of-the-art 52-foot (16-meter) coastal fireboat, the M-19, from Mobile, Alabama-based boatbuilder Silver Ships.
The aluminum deep-V hull vessel is powered by four 425hp Yamaha outboard engines, enabling a top speed of 45 knots. Equipped with two Darley firefighting pumps capable of discharging 3,000 gallons (11,000 liters) per minute, M-19 provides 360-degree firefighting coverage via two forward and two aft monitors. One monitor is remotely controlled, minimizing crew exposure during hazardous operations.

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Finland Plans Gulf of Finland Surveillance Hub to Protect Undersea Infrastructure
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Finland Plans Gulf of Finland Surveillance Hub to Protect Undersea Infrastructure

Finland is planning to establish a maritime surveillance centre in the Gulf of Finland to help prevent damage to critical undersea infrastructure, including submarine cables and pipelines, the Finnish Border Guard said on Monday. The centre will be developed in cooperation with other Baltic Sea nations and the European Commission.

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Three Killed, Two Injured as Tourist Boat Capsizes in Gulf of Oman
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Three Killed, Two Injured as Tourist Boat Capsizes in Gulf of Oman

Three people lost their lives and two others were injured after a tourist boat capsized in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, January 27, according to local authorities.

Officials said the vessel was traveling to the popular Ad Dimaniyat Islands when it overturned around 2.5 nautical miles off Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time.

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Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 Returns to Singapore Showcasing Next-Generation Energy and Decarbonisation Technologies for Shipping
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Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 Returns to Singapore Showcasing Next-Generation Energy and Decarbonisation Technologies for Shipping

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s leading exhibition and conference for shipbuilding, workboats, offshore operations, and electric and hybrid marine technologies, will return for its 19th edition from 25-27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, featuring its largest event to date. Organised by RX and themed “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow,” APM 2026 aims to bring together global maritime leaders to explore how next-generation energy technologies and innovations are shaping the future of shipping.

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Woman, boy drown off Greece after migrant boat sinks
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Migrant Boat Sinks off Greek Coast, Woman and Child Dead, Three Missing

Athens — A migrant boat carrying more than 50 people sank off the Greek coast near the island of Ikaria in the northern Aegean Sea, leaving a woman and a young boy dead and three others missing, Greek coastguard authorities confirmed on Sunday.
According to officials, at least 50 migrants were rescued from the sea and are now receiving care from local authorities. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with coastguard vessels deployed to the area and additional rescue teams and divers expected to join efforts later in the day.

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Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit to be Held in Porto in February 2026
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Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit to be Held in Porto in February 2026

The Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit is scheduled to take place on 2–3 February 2026 in Porto, Portugal, bringing global attention to the protection and resilience of critical submarine telecommunications infrastructure. The International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 will feature high-level plenary sessions, expert panels, and interactive discussions focused on strengthening the reliability of global connectivity networks.

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Zodiac Maritime’s Horten Rescues Solo Rower Amid Rough Atlantic Seas
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Zodiac Maritime’s Horten Rescues Solo Rower Amid Rough Atlantic Seas

A dramatic rescue at sea saw a Belgian solo rower saved by the crew of the Zodiac Maritime tanker Horten after his vessel, City of Liverpool, capsized in the Atlantic Ocean east of Puerto Rico.
The 47-year-old rower, Benoit Bourguet, was competing in the World’s Toughest Row Race when two rogue waves struck his boat, overturning it in 13 to 15-foot seas and forcing him to board his life raft. Bourguet reportedly spent around 24 hours in distress before being rescued, suffering from dehydration but otherwise in good health.

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Europe Pushes Ahead with Offshore Wind Expansion as Trump Intensifies Criticism of Green Energy
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Europe Pushes Ahead with Offshore Wind Expansion as Trump Intensifies Criticism of Green Energy

European governments including Germany, the United Kingdom and Denmark are set to reaffirm their commitment to large-scale wind power expansion, even as US President Donald Trump escalates criticism of Europe’s green energy policies. A draft declaration to be signed by leaders highlights a strong push to accelerate offshore wind development across the region.

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South China Sea Tragedy: Singapore-Flagged M/V Devon Bay Sinks, Two Filipino Sailors Dead
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South China Sea Tragedy: Singapore-Flagged M/V Devon Bay Sinks, Two Filipino Sailors Dead

Two Filipino sailors have died and one remains critically injured after the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay capsized in the South China Sea on Friday, January 23, leaving four crew members still missing.
The M/V Devon Bay, carrying 21 Filipino sailors and a cargo of iron ore, sank within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but outside its territorial waters. The vessel had departed from Gutalac in Zamboanga del Sur province and was bound for Yangjiang, China.

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