Maritime security

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.

 Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.
Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the Middle East war, in the capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vow to block Israeli ships from traversing Red Sea

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026.

Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire

 A US coast guard ship is pictured at sea in the Moray Firth, northern Scotland, on January 14, 2026. Britain said on January 7, it provided "enabling support" during a US operation to seize the Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, which was condemned by Moscow.

Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat


Houthis push for 'demise of Israel' amid attack on Red Sea ship

The Houthi movement claimed that it was not acting under a directive by Iran when it seized the ship.

 A Houthi terrorist stands on the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

WATCH: Israeli Navy's elite underwater unit operates in Gazan waters

The underwater unit worked to defuse any devices which were suspected to contain explosive material.

 An Israeli soldier stands on a naval ship as it sails on the Mediterranean Sea, near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel, November 9, 2023

Kremlin needs air support to protect Russian warships - UK

Russia's Naval Aviation has been particularly diligent in its maritime air patrol operations recently, according to the British Defense Ministry.

Beriev Be-12P-200 taking off on water at Gelendzhik, 2 September 2004.

Luxury cruise ship remains stuck in Greenland, 206 trapped onboard

The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said Tuesday's tide had failed to lift the 104-meter (341-foot) Ocean Explorer enough to free it.

 View of the Ocean Explorer, a luxury cruise ship carrying 206 people that ran aground, in Alpefjord, Greenland, September 12, 2023

Extra US forces to remain in Persian Gulf as long as needed - Pentagon

The US continues to see Iranian harassment of commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf.

 The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan's (LHD-5) Weapons Department Sailors assemble a missile, while under the command and control of Task Force 51/5 on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

Yacht sinks off coast of Eilat, causing hazardous diesel spill

According to the ministry, the unregistered yacht was docked at the port with over 100 liters of diesel in the tank.

 Yachts are seen docking at the Eilat Port

Russian warship fires on dry cargo ship near Ukraine - defense ministry

Russia said its Vasily Bykov patrol ship fired with automatic weapons on the "Sukru Okan" vessel after the captain did not respond to a request to halt for an inspection.

 A warship of the Russian Black Sea fleet leaves a port during naval drills in Sevastopol, Crimea, in this still image taken from video released February 12, 2022.

US-led naval group warns ships to avoid Iranian waters to avoid seizure

The warning shows tensions remain high in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran seized tankers in late April and early May.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran

Intrinsic Defender: Israel, US launch two-week joint naval drill

Dubbed Intrinsic Defender, the two-week joint drill is centered on boosting operational readiness and navy-to-navy cooperation.

 Israeli and US naval troops are seen in Haifa kicking off the two-week joint maritime drill Intrinsic Defender, on July 30, 2023.

Ukraine tried to attack Russian ship near Black Sea pipeline - report

At the time of the attack, a US RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance aircraft was in the central area of the Black Sea, the defense ministry said.

 Russian Black Sea Fleet Intelligence vessel SSV-201 Priazovye (R) crosses the Bosphorus on its way to the Mediterranean sea, in Istanbul September 5, 2013.