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Four reported dead as Israel strikes Houthi ports and infrastructure
Israel launched another round of strikes against the Houthis on Thursday, targeting ports, power plants, and the airport in Sana’a, in what has been described as the largest attack against the militants to date
Dark fleet tanker reportedly detained off Finland after undersea cable cut
This is the second suspected sabotage after Chinese-flagged bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 spent nearly a month in international waters off Denmark accused of cutting cables in mid-November
Sanctioned Russian vessel sinks, two missing, after explosion
Two seafarers are missing and 14 rescued after engine room explosion sunk ship
Yi Peng 3 sails from Danish strait amid Swedish claims China stifled investigation
China-flagged bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 had been at anchor in international waters for nearly five weeks in the Kattegat, accused of dragging its anchor and cutting undersea cables in the Baltic Sea in mid-November in an act of Russian sabotage
Marine war risk will lose money in 2024, argues Aon’s Meyrick
‘There has been loss activity on the war portfolio, which may well dampen down capacity,’ says broker
Worker dies after fall at HD Hyundai Mipo yard
Investigation launched after fatality ends a period of eight consecutive years without a serious accident
Houthis say nine dead as Israel targets Yemeni ports
This is the third time that Israel has targeted infrastructure and assets in Houthi-controlled ports
EU extends Operation Atalanta amid Somali piracy resurgence
The European Naval Force’s (Eunavfor) operation was launched in late 2008 to combat growing levels of piracy in the waters off Somalia
US strikes Houthi target in Yemeni capital
The US has struck a Houthi ‘command and control facility’ in Sana’a, Centcom said. The facility ‘was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against US Navy warships and merchant vessels’
Nuclear shipping will face significant challenges
New, smaller reactor designs are much hyped. But ships would still have to figure out how to fit them, what to do with the radioactive waste, and how to sell the technology as safe to the public
LPG largely shuns the Bab el Mandeb — aside from Houthi imports
Analysis of vessel tracking and cargo data shows how the waters terrorised by the Houthis have largely been avoided by LPG carriers since they began their campaign against shipping, unless the consignments were destined to the Houthis themselves
Sanctions-busting tanker calls in Greek waters in Mediterranean migrant rescue
Panama Maritime Authority praised the crew’s skill in the rescue. Nestos was part of the fleet of UK-sanctioned Fractal Marine DMCC, which disbanded after the February designation, with tankers showing new registered ownership and technical management
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