Maritime security
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns
President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping powerhouse. Officials say this could help transform Busan and position the Arctic as a regular trade route.
Middle Israel: Iran's Strait of Hormuz piracy is a reckless, losing strategy - opinion
Trump willing to end war, declare victory on Iran with no nuclear deal, officials say - report
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
The ship was near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz when an unknown projectile hit it, leading the crew to abandon the vessel.
Israel Navy could upend Turkish maritime threat by flipping Egypt to its side - exclusive
Further, five Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs were dispatched on a mission thousands of km. away with no support or immediate rescue plan, and another mission to a country the IDF had not operated in before.
Iran, Oman make 'some progress' in talks over Strait of Hormuz navigation, sources tell 'Post'
One of the sources said Oman has proposed establishing a regional consortium that would oversee maritime security, search-and-rescue operations, and other forms of regional cooperation.
Elbit eyes converting vessels into drone carriers
The Israeli company proposes to take 9-12 Hermes 650 UAVs, and adapt existing naval platforms to operate them including the deck, control systems and mission management.
Ashdod Port showcases maritime innovation hub at international conference in Germany
Delegation to the All About Ports 2026 conference aims to expand global partnerships and support Israeli startups entering international markets.
China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement
China launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships from its waters.
Cargo vessel exchanges fire with armed craft off of Yemen, UKMTO reports
There was an exchange of fire between the small craft and the vessel's armed security team, and the craft then turned away, UKMTO added.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vow to block Israeli ships from traversing Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization declared a "complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation."
Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire
Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.
Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat
In the month after Starmer's March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months.
