Satellite view of Tuapse Oil Refinery, Russia. Ukrainian drones struck fuel storage tanks at the Rosneft‑operated facility, igniting a major fire visible for kilometers. Gallo Images | Gallo Images | Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz is rattling global trade, but the waterway is just one example of a vital maritime corridor becoming a frontline,…
The US military campaign to protect merchant shipping from Iranian attacks by asserting direct maritime control in the strait of Hormuz is not an idea unique to Donald Trump’s administration. Almost exactly 200 years ago, in the period 1825-27, a powerful US naval squadron led by Commodore John Rodgers was sent to the Mediterranean to…
Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping. Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping. From the Strait of Hormuz to the Panama Canal, and the Red Sea to the Black Sea, maritime traffic is under increasing threat. Is shipping becoming the new global battleground? And why are…
As the U.S. and Iran face off over the Strait of Hormuz, Catholic maritime ministry leaders are calling for prayer and support for the thousands of souls trapped at sea amid the war. “We have organized prayers of intercession, and many of our chaplains are trying to reach out to see how we can advocate,” said Sr. Joanna…
United Nations — Somalia has pledged to strengthen security for commercial vessels passing along its coastline as concerns grow over the safety of key international shipping routes, officials said Monday. Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Baalle, stressed the importance of safeguarding the country’s territorial waters, saying Somalia’s maritime security has implications far beyond…
An operation to tow a Russian tanker adrift in the Mediterranean Sea failed on Wednesday, leaving the laden vessel unmoored about 120 nautical miles north of the city of Benghazi, Libya, according to the Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority. Libya’s effort to tow the ship to safety failed when the towing cable snapped and…
Shorouk Express Iran Materials 24 May 2025 12:19 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Ministry of Roads and Urban Development of Iran Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization has commissioned 13 new vessels, including rescue ships and tugboats, as part of a €32.2 million investment to boost maritime capabilities. Additional firefighting vehicles and marine loading arms were…
