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IRGC say ship smuggling fuel seized in Gulf with seven arrested.

ran’s Revolutionary Guards said Friday they seized another vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its seven crew members, the second such incident in as many weeks. “Naval forces have seized..
April 16, 2022

China's security deal with Solomon Islands raises alarm in Pacific

China could send forces to help in 'maintaining social order,' draft agreement says.
April 15, 2022

Ukraine Claims to Have Struck the Flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Multiple Ukrainian sources have claimed that the nation's armed forces have hit the Russian cruiser Moskva in a guided-missile attack in the Black Sea. "It has been confirmed that the missile cruiser..
April 14, 2022

Of maritime security and a rules-based order

All good in theory, but the operational logistics of multinational cooperation at sea will take more than narratives.
April 14, 2022

Black Sea Ship Insurance Rates Continue To Rise Alongside Dangers To Commercial Shipping

The costs of insuring merchant ships sailing to ports in the Black Sea has spiralled out of control, becoming a huge potential impediment to the movement of Russian cargoes from the region.
April 13, 2022

Iran's Revolutionary Guard detains foreign vessel for fuel smuggling

IRGC seizes vessel with over 220,000 liters of smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf, Tehran says; incident comes amid a debate about removing group from US terror list.
April 12, 2022

Japan, Philippines Agree to Boost Security Cooperation

Shared concerns about China’s maritime assertiveness have driven a steady strategic convergence between Tokyo and Manila.
April 12, 2022

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 11th April 2022

Access the latest Triton Scout Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing Monday 11th April 2022.
April 11, 2022

Drifting sea mines bring Ukraine war to Turkey’s Bosporus Strait

At least three mines thought to have crossed the Black Sea have been spotted around the north mouth of one of the world’s busiest maritime channels.
April 11, 2022

Fights over illegal fishing lead to armed conflict

Protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the nation’s capital in February, shouting above the street noise and pumping their fists in the air in frustration.
April 08, 2022