Keywords: Maritime security


China expands coast guard patrols east of Taiwan amid rising regional tensions

China has continued and intensified its coast guard operations in waters east of Taiwan, reinforcing a maritime presence that has drawn growing concern from Taipei and several European governments over its potential impact on regional stability and international navigation. According to Chinese state......

CMA CGM considers scrapping missile-damaged container ship after Strait of Hormuz attack

French shipping giant CMA CGM is considering scrapping one of its container vessels after it sustained extensive damage in a missile strike during the recent conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the company's chief executive. Speaking at a business conference in southern France on Friday,......

Russia calls for US and Iran to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Russia has urged both the United States and Iran to take concrete steps to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil transit routes. The remarks were made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko, who stressed......

US and Iran prepare meetings in Qatar amid rising maritime tensions in the Gulf

Senior diplomatic delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold meetings in Qatar this week, amid growing tensions in the Gulf region and conflicting statements regarding the nature of the discussions. According to US sources, special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Doha,......

Shipping continues through Strait of Hormuz despite security concerns

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued in both directions on Friday despite heightened security concerns following an attack on a container vessel, highlighting the strategic waterway's resilience amid ongoing regional tensions. According to industry sources, the incident......

Washington rejects fees on international waterways amid Strait of Hormuz debate

Washington rejects fees on international waterways amid Strait of Hormuz debate The United States has reaffirmed its opposition to any attempt to impose fees on the use of international waterways, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressing that no country has the right to charge for passage through......

Rubio warns that proposed Strait of Hormuz transit fees could trigger global maritime disruption

Rubio warns that proposed Strait of Hormuz transit fees could trigger global maritime disruption U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any attempt to impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz could set off a wider ripple effect across global shipping routes, potentially destabilizing......

United Nations Launches Large-Scale Evacuation Plan for Over 11,000 Stranded Sailors in the Middle East

The United Nations, through the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has announced the launch of a large-scale evacuation plan aimed at assisting more than 11,000 sailors stranded across the Middle East region amid ongoing maritime disruptions. According to IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Domínguez,......

Shipping activity in strait of hormuz rebounds to highest level since regional tensions began

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints, has recorded a significant rebound in shipping traffic, reaching its highest level since the outbreak of regional tensions in the Middle East earlier this year. According to data from the maritime analytics firm Kpler,......