Tag: Maritime Security
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MV Minerva Attacked and Burning in Gulf of Aden Off Yemen
What happened The Dutch cargo vessel MV Minerva was struck by an explosive yesterday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. The attack left the ship heavily damaged and burning, and it is currently adrift without steerage. Initial reports indicate that two crew members were injured in the incident, while the majority of the crew…
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Dutch Cargo Ship MV Minervagracht Attacked and Burning in Gulf of Aden
What happened to the MV Minervagracht? The Dutch-flagged cargo ship MV Minervagracht was attacked yesterday in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen. While en route from Djibouti, the vessel was struck by an explosive device, causing a fire that rapidly took hold on board. By today, the ship remains burning and is…
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Dutch cargo ship attacked off Yemen remains burning at sea
What happened The Dutch-flagged cargo vessel MV Minervagracht was struck by an explosive in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen yesterday. The attack left the vessel in flames and drifting without steering power. The ship had been traveling from Djibouti when it was hit, according to reporting from the region’s European protection mission. Two crew…
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Storebaelt Incident: Danish Frigate F363 Niels Juel Near the Bridge
What happened near Storebælt? A developing story in Denmark centers on the Royal Danish Navy frigate F363 Niels Juel, which has reportedly been maneuvering in a distinctive figure‑eight pattern near the Storebælt (Great Belt) crossing since Thursday evening. Danish tabloid newspaper B.T. has cited observers and local sources describing the unusual path as the ship…
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Shadow Fleet: Zelensky on Russia’s Drone Launch in Europe
What Zelensky Is Claiming In a briefing yesterday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia is repurposing its so‑called “shadow fleet” of aging oil tankers not only to evade Western sanctions and maintain crude shipments but also to serve as covert platforms for launching drones aimed at cities across Europe. He cited intelligence provided by Ukrainian…
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Zelensky Claims Russia Is Using Its Shadow Fleet as a Drone Base Across Europe
Zelensky’s Claim: The Shadow Fleet as a Drone Base In a televised address yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that Russia is weaponizing its so-called “shadow fleet” — an aging, often sanction-skirted network of oil tankers — not only to move crude and refined products around the world, but also as a platform for launching…
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Strengthening Maritime Cooperation in the West Philippine Sea
Introduction The recent conclusion of the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) marks a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation among the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). Conducted in the West Philippine Sea, this joint exercise aims to enhance the three…
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Strengthening Ties: PH, Japan, and US Cooperation in WPS
Introduction The geopolitical landscape of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has become a focal point of concern, especially with ongoing tensions involving China. In a significant development, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently concluded the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA). This event, conducted in collaboration with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)…
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Strengthening Ties: PH, Japan, and US Reaffirm Cooperation in WPS
Introduction The strengthening of trilateral cooperation among the Philippines, Japan, and the United States is a vital development in the geopolitical landscape of the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Recently, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wrapped up the 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the United…
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U.S. Navy Inspects Venezuelan Fishing Boat Amid Drug Concerns
Background on U.S.-Venezuela Relations The relationship between the United States and Venezuela has been fraught with tension for years, rooted in political disputes, economic sanctions, and allegations of drug trafficking. As part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling in the region, the U.S. has intensified its “counter narco-terror operations” in the Caribbean, leading…