EU Moves Toward Common Fishers’ Training Standards
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on possible EU training and certification standards for fishers working on EU vessels.
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U.S. Navy Awards $1.2B MUSV Program to Three Louisiana Shipyards
Three Louisiana shipyards will build 30 unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) for the U.S. Navy following successful at-sea testing, expanding the service’s focus on autonomous ships and maritime technology.
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Iran Offers Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump Rejects Proposal
Iran has offered a seven-day deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global shipping, oil transportation and energy trade, but US President Donald Trump has rejected the proposal.
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Lake Tanganyika Boat Capsizing Kills 41 in DR Congo
A boat capsizing on Lake Tanganyika has killed 41 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while 49 others have been rescued.
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Argos Georgia Foundering: 13 Dead as Maritime Safety and Vessel Risk Failures Revealed
A maritime safety investigation has identified critical vessel flooding, stability and emergency-response failures following the foundering of the longline fishing vessel Argos Georgia, approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands.
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MSC Hermes III Remains Afloat After 25 Crew Abandon Vessel in South China Sea
A 20-year-old containership, remains afloat and unmanned in the South China Sea after all 25 crew members were safely rescued following a distress call on 22 September.
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Tuas Port Workplace Accident: Two Workers Die in Maritime Safety Incident
Two workers have died following a workplace accident at Tuas Port after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations on September 22, highlighting the importance of maritime safety, port operations and workplace safety during cargo-handling activities.
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Saudi Crown Prince, Putin Discuss Maritime Security and Global Shipping Routes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed maritime security, regional escalation and international shipping routes during a phone call .
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Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Security Concerns Rise
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while conducting an inbound transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Defence and Maritime Security Partnership
Malaysia and Australia have agreed to elevate their defence cooperation by establishing a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to strengthen practical collaboration.
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Shark Attack Kills Swimmer in Western Australia, Raising Maritime Safety Concerns
A shark attack killed a swimmer off Sorrento Beach near Perth in Western Australia on Friday, prompting authorities to close nearby beaches and intensify coastal safety measures.
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US Investigates Alleged Cyberattacks on Tankers in Strait of Gibraltar
The United States is investigating alleged cyberattacks on tankers that were reportedly carried out while two US-bound vessels were transiting the Strait of Gibraltar in August, raising new concerns about maritime cybersecurity, vessel systems and shipping security.
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Iran Claims Oil Tanker Strike in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Security Risks
Iran has claimed responsibility for a strike on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile and a fire broke out on board.
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Fishing Boat Accident Under Golden Gate Bridge Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized
A fishing boat accident under the Golden Gate Bridge left one man dead and two others hospitalized Thursday, Sept. 17, after the vessel reportedly struck rocks near the Lime Point Historic Lighthouse and capsized in San Francisco Bay.
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Geoquip Marine Reaches Bondholder Agreement as Offshore Wind Demand Faces Prolonged Pressure
Switzerland-headquartered marine geotechnical company Geoquip Marine has reached an agreement with its bondholders following a period of financial uncertainty linked primarily to weaker demand in the offshore wind sector.
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