Tag: Coast Guard
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KDF Heroes Save 16 Sailors After Cargo Vessel Fire Off Kismayo Coast
Overview of the Incident In a rapid and coordinated response, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) rescued 16 sailors after a cargo vessel caught fire off the coast of Kismayo on October 29, 2025. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in maritime safety along…
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South China Sea Clash: Philippines Says Chinese Ship Rammed Government Vessel Near Thitu Island
Overview of the Incident The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of deliberately ramming a Philippine government boat, the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, while it was anchored near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea. The assertion followed an earlier report that a Chinese vessel fired its water cannon at the vessel, part…
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Philippines accuses China of ramming near Thitu Island as tensions rise in the South China Sea
Overview: Incident near Thitu Island raises stakes in the South China Sea The Philippines has accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near Thitu Island, part of the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The move, described by Manila as a clear threat, heightens already tense maritime…
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South China Sea clash: Philippine boat rammed by Chinese ship
Rising Tensions in the South China Sea The incident near Thitu Island, in the disputed Spratly archipelago, underscores the persistent frictions between the Philippines and China in one of the world’s most volatile maritime flashpoints. Manila’s coast guard said a Chinese coast guard vessel used a water cannon against the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a fisheries…
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Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near Thitu Island as tensions rise
Rising tensions in the South China Sea The Philippine government has accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-asa Island, in a move described as a clear threat to regional stability. The incident underscores the fragile security dynamics in the contested waters of…
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Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near Thitu Island as tensions soar
Escalating tensions in the South China Sea The Philippines has accused China’s maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near Thitu Island, a move Manila called a clear threat as tensions intensify in the contested South China Sea. The incident underscores the fragile dynamics in one of the world’s most disputed…
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Intercepted flotilla vessel linked to Mariana Mortágua
What happened and where Early reports indicate that a flotilla vessel was intercepted by coast guard authorities while traveling along the Portuguese coast. The vessel is associated with supporters of the political leader Mariana Mortágua, a prominent figure in the Bloco de Esquerda (Left Bloc). According to official briefings, the interception was conducted to ensure…
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Intercepted Vessel in Flotilla Led by Mariana Mortágua
Overview of the Incident In a development that has drawn political and maritime security attention, authorities reported the interception of a vessel from a flotilla associated with Bloco de Esquerda’s leader, Mariana Mortágua, near Portugal’s Atlantic coast. Officials say the operation occurred within standard safety protocols and allowed for a lawful assessment of the vessel’s…
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Mortágua Flotilla Intercept Sparks Political Tension in Portugal
The Interception: What Happened Early this week, Portuguese authorities confirmed that a flotilla vessel was intercepted near the Atlantic coast amid ongoing protests connected to the Bloco de Esquerda. While officials did not disclose every detail, they indicated that the interception occurred as the vessel attempted to navigate through a restricted area complementing ongoing security…
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Tragic Boat Accident in Lofoten: Search for 11-Year-Old Girl
Note: This is a fictionalized article inspired by reported events in Lofoten. Names and specifics are placeholders for a general, safety-focused piece. Incident Overview In the rugged coastal waters around the Lofoten archipelago, a Friday evening incident saw a small boat capsize, leaving an 11-year-old girl reported missing. Local authorities described the moment as a…