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In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in the Baltic Sea, Russia has commenced deploying warships to escort its so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers through the Gulf of Finland. This development follows recent incidents involving these tankers near critical undersea infrastructure, raising concerns among neighboring countries and NATO allies. The “shadow fleet” comprises aging vessels, […]

In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in the Baltic Sea, Russia has commenced deploying warships to escort its so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers through the Gulf of Finland. This development follows recent incidents involving these tankers near critical undersea infrastructure, raising concerns among neighboring countries and NATO allies. The “shadow fleet” comprises aging vessels,

In the early hours of May 26, 2025, a 22-ton fishing vessel collided with a 44,000-ton cargo ship approximately 11 kilometers southeast of Eocheong Island, near Gunsan, South Korea. The incident occurred around 4:56 a.m. local time, resulting in the fishing boat’s bow becoming deeply embedded into the portside bow of the cargo ship. The

Shanghai-based Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has officially launched a state-of-the-art smart shipyard on Changxing Island, marking a significant milestone in China’s maritime industry. The facility, spanning 431.8 hectares, represents an investment of RMB 18 billion (approximately USD 2.5 billion) and is poised to significantly enhance the company’s LNG carrier

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