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Iran Strengthens Strait of Hormuz Defenses as Nuclear Talks Move Ahead   Reports from the continuing Omani-mediated talks between the United States and Iran suggest that after four rounds, negotiations are reaching a critical point, with progress now being dependent on either side giving way on redline positions. The United States is said to be…

Ferroport Enhances Surveillance and Supports Wildlife Conservation [By: Axis Communications] Ferroport, which operates the iron ore terminal at the Port of Açu in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has deployed state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras from  Axis Communications to enhance nighttime security and visibility, while decreasing environmental impact and prioritizing sustainability. With cutting-edge technology, the port…

V. and International Seaways Partner to Launch Female Cadet Programme [By: V.Group] V.Group (V.), the global ship manager and marine services provider, and International Seaways (NYSE: INSW), one of the world’s largest tanker companies, have today announced the launch of a newly designed female cadet programme. Together with INSW, V. is implementing various strategic initiatives to…

ClassNK Academy Starts Offering the 2025 Edition of E-Learning Courses [By: ClassNK] ClassNK has started offering the 2025 edition of ClassNK Academy’s e-learning content. These courses help new employees understand the maritime industry, deepen engineers’ knowledge of ship stability, performance design, and structural strength, and enhance cybersecurity awareness for crew members and IT staff. Each…

USCG Rescues Two Mariners Missing for More Than 100 Hours   The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting a successful conclusion to an intensive search and rescue mission that had been underway for four days after a small boat was reported overdue. The 47-foot vessel named Lucky Harvest was finally located more than 100 miles west/southwest…

Report: USCG Ordered to Reduce Flag Rank by Quarter as Part of Force Design The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to reduce its ranks among flag officers as the latest step in the Force Design initiative announced last month. According to a memo seen by USNI News, Acting Commandant Kevin Lundy reported the decision from…

Cruise Ship Gets in Hot Water, Fined for Scenic Sail By That Got Too Close The passengers were marveling recently at the wonderful views from the deck of the luxury cruise ship Silver Ray as the captain maneuvered the ship to view the coastal treasures of Italy. While everyone thought it was a spectacular scene…

Greenpeace Captain and Activists on Trial in Korea for Boarding Tanker   The captain of Greenpeace’s vessel Rainbow Warrior and four activists made their first appearance in a South Korean court on Friday, May 16, on charges related to a 2024 incident where they boarded a Japanese-owned LPG tanker that was anchored off South Korea.…

Korean Shipbuilders Meet with USTR Greer and Discuss Ships and Port Cranes   South Korea’s shipbuilding industry continues to seek opportunities to build business through cooperation while taking advantage of the U.S.’s efforts to restore capabilities and address Chinese domination in shipbuilding. On Friday, May 16, two of the country’s largest shipbuilders had the opportunity…

Israel Bombs Two Houthi-Controlled Ports and Warns of More Actions The Israel Defense Force late on Friday, May 16, launched two powerful attacks on the Houthi-controlled ports of Hodeidah and Al-Salif saying that they believed the ports would be out of commission for months. The Israelis also warned of more attacks if the Houthis persist…

Royal Navy Reports HMS Dragon Downed First Supersonic Sea-Skimming Target The Royal Navy is reporting for the first time that one of its advanced Air Defence Destroyers, HMS Dragon, has downed a supersonic sea-skimming target. It was a test of a specially-modified Sea Viper missile system carried out during a month-long NATO exercise currently off…

Indian Coast Guard Rescues Crew Found Drifting in a Dinghy   Six seafarers are thanking the Indian Navy and the lucky chance that they were spotted by a passing vessel while they were adrift in a small dinghy. They were safely rescued and brought to an Indian port, reported to be in good health. The…