Keywords: Maritime Security


Taiwan hosts foreign lawmakers on Coast Guard patrol amid maritime tensions with China

Taiwan has invited a delegation of foreign lawmakers aboard a Coast Guard patrol vessel near its frontline islands, signaling its determination to challenge Beijing's growing maritime presence and reinforce international support for its claims in surrounding waters. The patrol, conducted on Thursday......

Tangier Med strengthens maritime security with advanced U.S. X-ray cargo scanners

Tangier Med has enhanced its cargo inspection capabilities with the deployment of advanced U.S.-supplied X-ray scanners designed to reinforce maritime security and improve the screening of goods passing through one of the world's busiest commercial ports. The announcement was made by U.S. Ambassador......

Black Sea NATO members strengthen mine operations to safeguard critical infrastructure

Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to broaden the mission of their joint Black Sea mine-clearing force, adding new responsibilities aimed at protecting vital maritime infrastructure. The decision, announced during the NATO summit, reflects growing security concerns in the Black Sea region, where......

Denmark orders Boeing P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to strengthen maritime surveillance

Denmark has announced plans to acquire two P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing, reinforcing its surveillance and defence capabilities across the North Atlantic as regional security concerns continue to grow. The Danish Ministry of Defence confirmed the purchase on Tuesday, describing......

Mexico seizes nearly three tonnes of cocaine in Pacific anti-drug operation

Mexican authorities have seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine and arrested four suspects during a maritime anti-drug operation in the Pacific Ocean, as the government continues to intensify its crackdown on organized crime and narcotics trafficking. The operation was carried out by the Mexican Navy,......

China and Russia to hold joint naval drills near Qingdao before Pacific patrols

China and Russia will conduct a new round of joint naval exercises off the coast of Qingdao next week, further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries as they expand coordinated operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement was made on Sunday by China's Ministry of......

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......