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Deadly ferry disaster leaves dozens dead or missing in the Philippines

At least 18 people have died and 24 others remain missing after a passenger ferry sank overnight in the southern Philippines, according to local maritime authorities. The vessel, carrying more than 350 passengers, was traveling between Zamboanga City on the island of Mindanao and Jolo Island in the......

Two fishermen rescued, one missing after boat capsizes in Boujdour

A maritime accident occurred Saturday morning off the coast of Aftissat, near Boujdour, southern Morocco, when a traditional fishing boat capsized in rough seas. Two fishermen were rescued, but a third remains missing, local sources reported. The incident took place around 7 a.m., as the crew was returning......

Dangerous high waves expected along parts of Morocco’s Atlantic coast

Severe marine weather conditions are expected to affect parts of Morocco’s Atlantic coastline, with dangerous waves forecast to reach significant heights over the coming hours. Meteorological authorities report that an active low-pressure system over the North Atlantic is currently influencing......

Russian strike in Odesa port ignites Turkish cargo ship and deepens energy crisis

A Turkish-owned cargo vessel was severely damaged in Ukraine's Chornomorsk port after a Russian missile and drone barrage ignited massive fires across the facility. The attack, which struck on Friday afternoon, targeted a civilian ship transporting food and vehicles, renewing concerns over Moscow's......

Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters

At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a......

Fire engulfs Singapore-flagged cargo ship off India's coast, four crew missing

Efforts are underway by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard to extinguish a massive fire aboard the Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503, which erupted on Monday in the Arabian Sea off Kerala's coast. The vessel was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Mumbai, India, when an explosion in one of......

Morocco Bolsters Maritime Influence with IMO Council Vice-Presidency

Morocco has taken a significant step in strengthening its position in global maritime affairs, as highlighted by a recent high-level meeting between Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez in Rabat. The meeting,......

Morocco's High-Stakes Maritime Rescue Drill: SAREX Strait 2024 Puts Capabilities to the Test

In a display of unwavering commitment to maritime safety and international cooperation, Morocco is hosting a large-scale search and rescue exercise, SAREX District 2024, in the waters off Tangier. Presided over by Mohamed Sadiki, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water,......