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Projectile Strikes Vessel Near Oman’s Coast
A vessel navigating in international waters north of Muscat, Oman, was attacked by an unidentified projectile on Sunday, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime
Passengers describe escape from fire on Singapore-bound cruise ship.
In the early hours of Friday, May Lau was abruptly awakened by loud and urgent knocking on her cabin door, immediately sensing that something was
Asia Pacific Maritime Returns to Singapore Highlighting Industry Innovations
The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Exhibition and Conference, a leading event in the maritime sector, is set to return for its 19th edition from March
NOSKE-KAESER Maritime Solutions Chosen for K130 Batch II Corvettes
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a contract to the K130
Marine Interiors Market Size and Share Analysis
The global marine interior market was valued at USD 4.96 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a
Fire Breaks Out on Philippine RoRo Ship
On June 10, 2023, a fire broke out on the MV Trans Asia 1, a Philippine roll-on/roll-off vessel, while it
Fire Protection System Market Size and Share Analysis
The global fire protection system market is poised for significant growth, with a projected increase from USD 75.51 billion in
Mokpo Coast Guard Implements Measures to Address Increase in Maritime Accidents During Heavy Fog Season from March to July
The Mokpo Coast Guard has announced new, tailored safety management measures aimed at reducing maritime accidents during the fog-prone period from March to July. An
Vietnam Reports Significant Nationwide Decrease in Traffic Accidents in Early 2026 Due to Enhanced Road Safety, Rail Safety, and Aviation Safety Measures
In early 2026, Vietnam experienced a significant decrease in traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities, bolstered by new road safety, rail, and aviation measures. Reports from
Philippines Ferry Disaster Leads to Audit as Death Toll Reaches 52
In late January 2026, a tragic maritime accident in the southern waters of the Philippines resulted in the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3,
85% of Global Ship Tonnage is Scrapped at Three South Asian Beaches
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform’s annual report reveals alarming trends in the global shipbreaking industry for 2025. A staggering 85% of the world’s scrapped vessels were
85% of Global Ship Tonnage is Recycled at Three South Asian Beaches
Avikus Champions Autonomous Shipping Technology in South Korea
Malaysian Tanker Capsizes in Singapore Waters
South Korea Sees 75% Surge in Maritime Accident Fatalities in 2024
Seadronix Secures $5.8M in Funding Led by SoftBank Ventures Asia
Indonesian Rescuers Recover Body of Spanish Tourist Following Boat Sinking
Rescue personnel have retrieved the body of Fernando Martin Carreras, a Spanish man who had been missing for over a week following a tragic boat
ASEAN Maritime Security: Implications of Upcoming Naval Exercises
Next week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will commence its first member-only military exercises, known as ASEAN Solidarity Exercise Natuna (ASEX 01–Natuna), scheduled
Thailand Proposes RM132b Malacca Strait Bypass Plan to the US
Thailand is promoting a transformative multibillion-dollar project aimed at reducing shipping times and costs between the Indian and Pacific oceans by circumventing the Malacca Strait,
Thailand Proposes $28 Billion Shipping Route to Bypass Malacca Strait: More Cost-Effective, Quicker, and Safer
Thailand is proposing an ambitious multibillion-dollar project, titled the “Landbridge,” aimed at significantly reducing shipping times between the Indian and Pacific Oceans while alleviating pressure
China begins significant political meetings in Beijing amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
During China’s annual Two Sessions, which began on March 4, the nation positioned itself as a “responsible major power” amidst
Nigeria: An Overview of Corruption, Oil, and Fiscal Challenges in the Context of Global Energy Market Volatility
The report addresses a variety of critical issues plaguing Nigeria, ranging from alleged judicial misconduct to environmental crises in oil-producing
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