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Shipping safety has become a casualty of economic sanctions

Economic sanctions, aimed at curbing illegal activities and imposing political consequences, have inadvertently compromised shipping safety, particularly within the "dark fleet"—a clandestine network..
August 14, 2024

Alternative Shipping Routes in Asia-Pacific Trade: Strategic importance of the Sunda Strait, Sabang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Sunda Strait, located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, serves as a vital maritime passage linking the Indian Ocean with the Java Sea.
August 13, 2024
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The changing nature of naval power in the Pacific

Over the past 25 years, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved from a predominantly army-centric force with a modest coastal navy into the foremost naval power in Asia.
August 02, 2024
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Decoding Key Naval Responses to the Red Sea Crisis

Since November 2023, the Red Sea has faced severe maritime disruptions due to attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen’s Houthis.
July 31, 2024
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Shipping’s winners and losers from an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis

Despite recent military enhancements and rhetoric, there has been an eight-day lull in confirmed incidents in the Red Sea, as reported by UKMTO.
July 29, 2024
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Security, privacy and tax: navigating the risks of superyacht ownership

During the 60th Venice Biennale, amidst the prestigious art exhibition at the Giardini, another spectacle unfolded on the water with the presence of some of the world’s most opulent yachts.
July 25, 2024
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EU Aspides force lacks ships to protect Red Sea maritime traffic

In early April, there was a notable reduction in Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
July 18, 2024
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65 countries affected by Houthi attacks in Red Sea, including Iran: US intelligence

The Iran-backed Houthi group, operating from Yemen, has significantly disrupted maritime security and international trade in the Red Sea.
July 03, 2024
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Battles in the Black Sea Changing the Character of Naval Warfare, Experts Say

The Ukrainian-designed and built Magura V5 unmanned surface drones have significantly disrupted Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
July 02, 2024

Shipping supply chains and global conflicts

Global shipping supply chains are facing significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, attacks on ships by Houthi militias, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
June 27, 2024