Engineers will work to remove the masts from the World War Two shipwreck off the Isle of Sheppey.

Explosive wreck bookings surge before mast removal

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran has issued a warning that vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions, including f...

Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention

Iran has warned that “not a single drop” of oil will leave the Persian Gulf if neighboring states join the US economic pressure campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran vows ‘not a single drop’ of oil will leave Gulf if region complies with US plan

Policymakers and economists have long treated climate change as a crisis whose costs would mainly accrue to future generations. Unfortunately, that future is here. As the world frets over the consequences of the Iran war on everything from the cost of goods t…

The Strait of Hormuz Isn’t the Only Major Shipping Route in Crisis

Large warships could prove to be expensive drone sponges without a clear mission.

Planned New Battleships Come With a High Price Tag and an Uncertain Future

The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.

Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

The US Coast Guard has ended security restrictions on Nigeria-linked vessels, citing effective antiterrorism measures at the country’s ports Read Full Article at RT.com

US removes Nigeria from decade-long port security restrictions

Archaeological analysis of the Late Tang Dynasty shipwreck discovered in Binh Chau, Vietnam

The Vietnam Binh Chau (Chau Tan) Late Tang Wreck

More than 300 sailors aboard a US Navy ship endured four days stranded in the Pacific, without power, amid serious questions about the quality of life aboard naval vessels.

US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors stranded in the Pacific for four days

Today’s Iran war news: Trump vocalizes aggressively, including threatening nukes, as Iran and Ansar Allah dig in and energy supplies tighten

Iran War: Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as Iran Attacks on Shipping Notch Up, WSJ Reports Planning for Bigger Escalation; Debate Over Covert Transits;

British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.

Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

Contamination can affect roots and seedlings and expose organisms living in or feeding on these sediments to pollution.

Iran oil spill: the War is leaving environmental Scars that Ceasefires cannot heal

The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.

USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments

The German shipbuilder poised to supply Canada’s new submarines says it could also help build smaller warships in Canadian yards. TKMS chief Oliver Burkhard says Europe’s defence industry must embrace greater co-operation as countries race to rearm — potentia…

Push for co-operation among European shipbuilders could have Canadian ripple effect

But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity

"Peace through strength" continues its disastrous world tour.

The US Is Implementing The NATO 3.0 Concept In Asia Through AUKUS+

Iran called on the US to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.

Iran calls on US to accept defeat over Strait of Hormuz

Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.

Russia says hit Ukrainian railway and port facilities in new strikes

Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.

How a major oil slick started washing up on Iran's beaches

Environmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.

Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says

The frozen expanse of the Arctic Ocean is becoming a new frontier of trade, as Russia aggressively fortifies its military presence while simultaneously courting Asian economic powers to navigate a new era of import and export that bypasses Western sanctions. …

Russia, India, and China forge new trade routes in the Arctic Sea as Western sanctions lose their bite

The warning comes as European countries step up efforts to disrupt Russia's maritime oil trade and its so-called shadow fleet.

Moscow says it knows where Western ships sail as Putin threatens to seize vessels

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.

Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of its commercial vessels, describing them as “piracy.” Speaking o...

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Ukrainian anti-ship missiles and drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a 'unique' nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volo...

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

Details of any tolling or voluntary fee system are unlikely to be finalized in any potential interim deal, further delaying a permanent peace solution.

Iran wants a mafia-style ‘protection’ toll on the Strait of Hormuz, but the eye-popping $20 billion per year haul is a pipe dream

Leaked cables from the early 2000s show how ministers scrapped plans to rescue a warship understood to be HMS Sussex in case it would threaten relations with Spain.

Britain abandoned bid to recover lost £5.5bn treasure from a Royal Navy shipwreck near Gibraltar in case it upset Spain

ADI Chain and Shipfinex are partnering to tokenize commercial ships, aiming to open the $680B ship-finance market to wider capital pool.

A $2 trillion asset class is getting a new blockchain rail

US president seeks payment for ’50 years’ of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.

Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue

Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.

Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz

Yemen’s Houthis said they attacked an oil facility Sunday in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the latest attack by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom.  Meanw...

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news

Two Saildrone Voyager vessels tracked suspected drug traffickers, enabling the US Navy to seize cocaine worth more than $81 million.

The US Navy used a swarm of drone boats to seize $81 million worth of cocaine in the Caribbean

The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission

To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise...

A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump

US officials say they would not accept any arrangement on the waterway that would leave Iran in control.

Hormuz deal ‘close’: What’s the latest on each side’s positions?

Today's Iran War news: Over-selling of Iran-Oman Hormuz pact as US arms shortages lead to doctrine change: liberal use of tactical nukes

Iran War: Iran Agreement With Oman Will Not “Open” Strait of Hormuz as Trump Hypes Non-Existent Talks; Ansar Allah Threatens Red Sea Escalation; Trump-Hegseth Row Over Weapons Shortages

Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.

Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn

The ocean’s ebbs and flows reveal dynamic tidal flats and a well-traveled shipping route along the coast of Germany.

How the Tide Turns at the Mouth of the Elbe

The US, Iran, and Oman are close to reaching an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Axios has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Hormuz deal to give Iran greater control over shipping – Axios

Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.

US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

The head of U.S. Pacific Command said Monday that coercive actions by China and other actors are challenging regional stability, warning the United States wi...

Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran live updates: Trump says deal imminent, Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks ongoing

Vessels propelled by atomic reactors have low emissions but create other hazards that need clear regulations.

Plans for nuclear-powered merchant ships must confront risks

The Royal Navy tested a robotic boat launching a tethered drone in rough seas, demonstrating autonomous maritime surveillance capabilities.

UK tests robot boat that can fly its own wired drone even in 14ft waves and stay at sea for weeks

By Che Pan and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Aug 1 (Reuters) - China's military and China Coast Guard conducted joint air and naval combat drills around the disputed Sca...

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea

Houthis say Red Sea route remains free to use, pushing back on report of new shipping fees.

Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea

The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?

A large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil.

In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade

Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.

Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know

New law enforcement operations could quickly escalate into a blockade of Taiwan, say analysts.

China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols

One of the world's largest heavy-lift ships has made anchor in Hobart's River Derwent, as it awaits its role in "one of the most complex maritime events" in Tasmania's history.

Big ship to be lifted onto even bigger ship in 'complex' operation

Beyond the pause lies escalation that could impair Iran’s ability to function without giving Washington control over what follows

American and Iranian forces are enforcing rival maritime orders in the Strait of Hormuz

Today''s Iran war news: The US-Iran strikes remain on hold for a second day. But Netanyahu and other Lindsey Graham fans are in DC this week.

Iran War: Trump Dithers as Strait of Hormuz Damage Compounds; Ansar Allah-Saudi Conflict Spirals, Adding to Economic Harm; Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Ukraine

A dramatic rise in export permissions marks the latest twist in Germany's approach to ally Israel.

German arms export licences for Israel surge with focus on sub project

Iran’s deputy UN envoy has accused the US of targeting two rescue boats, saying the attack is a war crime Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran accuses US of attacking rescue boats

Iran condemns what it calls a 'hostile and criminal' Ukrainian attack on commercial vessel. How will it affect the war?

After Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, has Iran war now reached Caspian Sea?

Satellite images reveal how China is building replicas to hone its weapons. Their targets: F-35 stealth fighters, US warships, and Taiwan's capital.

China built full-size models of US warships and aircraft to hone its missiles

Trump said it himself in June—military force won’t open the waterway, and energy reserves are quickly winding down.

The Ticking Clock on the Strait of Hormuz

US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as US attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

The Philippine Coast Guard says 12 China Coast Guard vessels and three Chinese maritime militia vessels were involved.

Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on vessels for second day

Chinese ships fired water cannon at Philippine vessels, including one carrying a CNN crew, near a dangerous flashpoint in the South China Sea on Friday – the...

Chinese ship shoots water cannon at Philippine vessel with CNN crew on board near flashpoint shoal

The number of tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to lowest levels in two months on Thursday.

US attacks Iran as Houthis allow Chinese ships to pass: What’s the latest?

Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.

UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks

With the Houthi naval blockade, shipping disruptions now impact the Bab al-Mandeb strait in addition to Hormuz.

Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?

Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.

Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia

Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.

Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers after US launches more strikes on Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.

Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait

Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.

China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea

US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.

US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran

A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

Japan has announced plans to begin developing unmanned vessels as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime security capabilities, with a corresponding budget item to be included in the next fiscal year, the Yomiuri reported.

Japan to Deploy Sea Drones in Remilitarization Push — Report

In a world first, the Royal Air Force airdropped an autonomous drone boat from a military transport aircraft. Part of the Royal Navy's Project Beehive, a Kraken Technologies K3 SCOUT vehicle was parachuted from an Airbus A400M cargo plane over the North Sea.

World-first airdrop of an autonomous drone boat into rough seas

Three engineering students raise €1 million to string AI-powered listening posts across the seabed.

'We can no longer afford to be blind': Danish startup raises funds to build underwater CCTV-like tech to track drones and more

The global energy trade is likely changed forever by the outcome of the Iran war.

Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran

US strikes destroy key bridges, tower in southern Iran

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified....

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S...

US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

The vague language of the US-Iran MoU made the present escalation in the Strait of Hormuz all but inevitable.

‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU

The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.

More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar

Today’s Iran war news: Trump’s bluster increases, evidently to compensate for military impotence.

Iran War: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Falls as Trump Threatens Infrastructure Strikes; Iran Alleges $9 Billion of Witkoff/Kushner Profits from Negotiation Intel, Demands Cut;

In order to not hit something, you generally need to know where that thing is. On land, the meager human eyesight tends to be sufficient. On the water, however, the prospects are more dangerous and…

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Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?

The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.

The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz

Engineers will begin a £9.5m operation on the WW2 wreck which holds 1,400 tonnes of explosives.

Masts to be removed from bomb-laden shipwreck

While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.

US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?

Brent crude climbs more than 4 percent as Washington and Tehran clash over control of critical waterway.

Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, furt...

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the c…

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

The Gulf has delegated security to Washington, which has become an unreliable and often toothless tiger in the face of Iranian resistance

The U.S. Stick Won’t Work on Iran; Needs to Offer Carrots

Photo Credit: NASA By Darlene Casella The Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean are vital waterways for the world.

Martiime Security in the Red Sea

Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator over labor rights...

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

Brent crude holds steady despite plunge in traffic in critical waterway.

Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to halt as US, Iran resume fighting

By Ben Blanchard and Yi-Chin Lee ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait, July 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government took a small group of f...

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

By Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Tala Ramadan ANKARA/DUBAI, July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Wednesday it was launching fresh strikes on Iran...

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