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Tackling the Houthi Drone Threat with AI

In the strategic Red Sea and Suez Canal route, critical for 10% of global trade, Houthi rebel drone attacks have unveiled deficiencies in ship alert systems, creating a perilous environment for vessels and trade.

Finland Says Gas Pipeline Likely Broken by Ship Dragging Anchor

Damage to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline earlier this month is believed to have been caused by a ship dragging a large anchor along the seabed, but it was too early to tell if this was an accident or a..

Russia Targets Dutch North Sea Infrastructure, MIVD Says

Russia has in recent months tried to gain intelligence to sabotage critical infrastructure in the Dutch part of the North Sea, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said on Monday.

Ship Insurance Claims to Rise as Black Sea Remains High Risk Area

Global insurers are expected to receive multiple marine insurance claims from ships damaged or lost as the conflict in Ukraine spills over into sea lanes, insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty..

BIMCO Urges Gulf of Guinea States to Crack Down on Piracy

Shipping organization BIMCO is urging states in the Gulf of Guinea region to take responsibility and step-up prosecution efforts when pirates are apprehended by international navies, following the..

Dockers' Strike Threatens Ivory Coast Cocoa Bean Exports

A week-long strike by dockers in Ivory Coast's two main ports of Abidjan and San Pedro could hurt cocoa bean exports from the world's top cocoa producing nation after workers blocked access to the..

Chinese Data Law Adds to Global Shipping Disruption

Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from tracking systems following the introduction of a new data law in China, frustrating efforts to ease bottlenecks that are snarling the global economy,..

Two Guests on Royal Caribbean's Cruise Ship Test Positive for Covid-19

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean said on Thursday two guests onboard its Celebrity Millennium ship have tested positive for COVID-19, but are asymptomatic and currently in isolation.

Iran's Largest Navy Ship Catches Fire and Sinks in Gulf of Oman

Iran's largest navy ship the Kharg sank on Wednesday after catching fire in the Gulf of Oman, but the crew was safely rescued, Iranian media reported.