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Middle East

Global Aid Flotilla Reports Interception of Vessels En Route to Gaza.

May 19, 2026 at 11:46 AM

Organizers of the 'Global Sumud Flotilla' report that 41 of their vessels were intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean, while 10 continue their journey to Gaza amid international condemnation.

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Middle East

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The Maritime Blockade: How Gaza’s Coastal Waters Were Transformed into a Restricted Zone.

May 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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International News

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Thousands of Seafarers Trapped as Conflict Stalls Strait of Hormuz Shipping.

May 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM

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Global News

Navigating Stormy Waters: The Geopolitical Erosion of Maritime Law.

Global maritime security is facing unprecedented challenges as geopolitical tensions, shifting power dynamics, and national security interests override traditional international shipping laws.

May 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM

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Maritime Security Risks Spike as Piracy Returns to Somali Waters

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May 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM

Maritime Security Risks Spike as Piracy Returns to Somali Waters.

Renewed piracy incidents off the Somali coast have triggered international alarm, with maritime security experts reporting a coordinated surge in vessel hijackings and armed attacks in recent weeks.

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Middle East

Severe Human Cost of Maritime Conflict: Iranian Union Reports Dozens of Seafarer Deaths.

May 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM

The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate reports that over 40 civilian seafarers, including sailors and dock workers, have died following US and Israeli strikes, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Persian Gulf.

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Severe Human Cost of Maritime Conflict: Iranian Union Reports Dozens of Seafarer Deaths

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Local News

Sri Lanka Navy Conducts Emergency Rescue of Injured Fisherman at Sea.

The Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued an injured crew member from a multi-day fishing trawler approximately 45 nautical miles south of the country, following a medical emergency at sea.

April 26, 2026 at 10:32 AM

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Local News

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Sri Lankan Sailor Among 17 Captives Following Oil Tanker Hijacking off Somalia.

April 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM

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International News

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International Shipping Body Denounces US and Iran for Commercial Vessel Seizures.

April 25, 2026 at 7:01 AM

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Pakistani Warships Dock in Colombo for Goodwill Mission and Joint Exercises

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April 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM

Pakistani Warships Dock in Colombo for Goodwill Mission and Joint Exercises.

Two Pakistan Navy vessels, PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat, have docked in Colombo for a formal goodwill visit, signaling strengthened defense ties and upcoming joint naval drills.

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Local News

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Conflict-Ridden Persian Gulf.

April 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM

As regional conflict persists, approximately 20,000 seafarers are trapped on vessels in the Persian Gulf, facing critical shortages of food and water while navigating dangerous, militarized waters.