"The Russian military has been accused of harassing a U.S.-flagged cargo ship carrying equipment for an annual military exercise in the Baltic region that wrapped up Friday." Source: Russian military …
Pirates rob Thai oil tanker of 1.5 million litres of diesel in Malaysian waters
"A Thai oil tanker was attacked by pirates on Friday (June 23) and robbed of 1.5 million litres of diesel fuel after leaving Singapore, officials said." Source: Pirates rob Thai oil tanker of 1.5 …
Rescue organizations in Italy under pressure
"There are over ten NGO-run boats patrolling the coast of Libya to help thousands of refugees. But Frontex, the European border control and coast guard agency, thinks they are playing into the hands …
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Exclusive: U.S. warship stayed on deadly collision course despite warning – container ship captain
"A U.S. warship struck by a container vessel in Japanese waters failed to respond to warning signals or take evasive action before a collision that killed seven of its crew, according to a report of …
Republican lawmakers set to introduce legislation calling for a 355-ship Navy
"Two key Republican lawmakers are set to unveil legislation Thursday that will make it national policy to maintain a 355-ship Navy, according to a draft of the legislation obtained by Defense …
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Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
"On Thursday, news surfaced that a China-Vietnam defense meeting had been unexpectedly canceled, reportedly due to private disagreements over the South China Sea rather than the logistical issues …
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More than 120 migrants missing, feared drowned, off Libyan coast
"According to survivors, the migrants were stranded at sea after traffickers stole their boat's motor. If confirmed, the deaths will bring the number of migrants killed in the Mediterranean to nearly …
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U.S. policy on South China Sea to remain “consistent,” commander says
"A U.S. naval commander does not expect policy on the South China Sea to change drastically despite statements from the Trump administration that seem to imply otherwise, according to a June 15 Los …
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Seven sailors missing after U.S. Navy destroyer collides with container ship in Japan
"U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald sailed back to its base in Yokosuka, with seven of its sailors still missing after it collided with a Philippine-flagged container ship more than three times its …
It took one phone call, possibly from a conspiracy theorist in Ohio, to shut down the Port of Charleston
"A phone call — possibly from a conspiracy theorist — prompted the shutdown of a terminal at the Port of Charleston Wednesday night." Source: It took one phone call, possibly from a conspiracy …