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'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

Iran Seizes Another Ship in the Gulf. This Has Happened Before. It Will Happen Again.

What Happened

Iran has reportedly seized a vessel described as a "floating armoury" — a ship that legally stores weapons for hire, used by commercial vessels transiting piracy-prone waters. The seizure occurred in or near the Persian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz region. Details remain preliminary, with "reportedly" i...

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Whether you follow the diplomatic developments if you work in maritime shipping or have crew members aboard affected vessels. Whether you look up your investments' exposure to Gulf oil shipping rou...

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Justice Department Charges Shipowner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Six Workers Died on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Someone Will Now Answer for It.

What Happened

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against the owner of the Dali, the cargo ship whose collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore caused its collapse in March 2024. Six construction workers were killed in the disaster. The charges mark a significant escalation...

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Whether you follow the legal proceedings if you lost someone in the collapse. Whether you advocate for updated maritime liability laws if that matters to you. Whether you drive over aging infrastru...

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US Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near Saipan during search for missing ship

A Vessel Has Capsized Near Saipan. People Are Missing. The Coast Guard Is Looking.

What Happened

The US Coast Guard has spotted an overturned vessel near Saipan, a US territory in the Northern Mariana Islands in the western Pacific, during an active search for a missing ship. Details on the number of people aboard, the vessel type, and the circumstances of the capsizing are still emerging. A...

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Whether you monitor this story as it develops if you have personal or professional ties to the region. Whether you keep the people involved in your thoughts without feeding the anxiety of compulsiv...

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