Tag: Maritime
Ireland: Unprepared and Unwilling – The Irish Security Environment in 2026
2026 has exposed glaring and long-standing gaps in Irish security. Is the island ready to meet them?
U.S. allies doubt Strait of Hormuz is fully cleared of mines
U.S. allies privately believe mines may still remain in the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. Navy has completely cleared the strategic waterway.
Trump Orders Navy Return to Steam Catapults
President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to abandon electromagnetic aircraft launch systems on future carriers, forcing major redesign work beginning with the future USS Doris Miller.
U.S. Forces Fire on Blockade-Breaching Ship
U.S. forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking another armed enforcement action in regional waters.
Mother, infant killed in capsizing near Statue of Liberty
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat carrying 14 people capsized near Liberty Island, with the vessel’s operator later arrested.
Yemen blames Houthis after Indian vessel sinks in Red Sea
The MSV Faize Noore Oliya capsized off Yemen after being struck by a projectile. Thirteen Indian nationals and one other crew member were taken safely to the port of Mokha.
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters to the World
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, carrying roughly a quarter of seaborne oil trade and nearly 20% of global LNG shipments.
Suspected Drone Strike Hits U.S.-Owned Gas Tanker at Egypt’s Damietta Port
A suspected drone strike has targeted liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tankers at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, according to an initial assessment by British maritime security firm Ambrey.
Russian Warship Fires ‘Warning Shots’ at UK Yacht in English Channel; MoD Investigation Underway
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation into a reported confrontation involving the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich, which allegedly fired warning shots at a British yacht navigating the English Channel.