Unknown Projectile Hits Vessel Near Strait of Hormuz, Fire Breaks Out Onboard
In another report, UKMTO warned of a similar incident near Ras Laffan, Qatar. A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile.
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IMO Secretary-General Urges De-Escalation And Seafarer Protection At Extraordinary Session Of IMO Council
Member States of the IMO gathered in London, United Kingdom to discuss the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea.
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Two Dead, Two Injured In Confined Space Incident Aboard Barge Near Ketchikan, Alaska
The deceased have been identified as Ben Fowler and Sidney Mohorovich. The two surviving crew members are reported to be in stable condition.
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Iran Missile Strikes Hit World’s Largest LNG Hub In Qatar, UAE Shuts Major Gas Facilities
QatarEnergy said fires at the site were quickly controlled. Still, damage to such a key LNG hub could affect global gas supply.
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Unknown Projectile Strikes Tanker Off Fujairah, Causing Minor Structural Damage
A tanker anchored about 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah has reported being hit by an unknown projectile, according to UKMTO.
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Fire Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford Burns For 30 Hours, Leaves 600 Sailors Without Berths
The fire started in a laundry room, and then spread through the ship’s ventilation system into nearby sections, including berthing areas.
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Italy Warns Damaged Russian Tanker Carrying Over 60,000 MT LNG In Mediterranean Could Explode Anytime
Officials have described the tanker as an “environmental bomb,” warning that the cargo could lead to a fire, explosion, or major pollution.
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Five Men Arrested in North Sea After Being Caught Dumping Drugs Overboard Using ‘Drop-Off Method’
The operation was carried out by the HARC-NZKG team with support from the Coast Guard, following close monitoring of the vessel’s movements.
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Philippines Rejects China’s Claim Of Sovereignty Over Entire South China Sea
Both China and the Philippines claim the shoal. However, China has maintained effective control by keeping its coast guard vessels in the area.
