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Cargo Ships Stuck off Yemen as Fighting Worsens Food Security
At least five merchant vessels carrying food are stuck off Yemen as warships from a Saudi-led coalition search them for weapons bound for Iran-allied Houthi rebel forcesâŚ
Submarine Sighted near Stockholm was Civilian Boat
The unknown foreign vessel the Swedish Navy searched for near Stockholm last autumn was actually a âworkboat,â Sweden's Armed Forces have now said. The story ofâŚ
ADMIRALTY e-NPs - NMs in Seconds
e-NPs are official ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications in a convenient electronic format. Easy to use and update, theyaim to bring improved efficiency, accuracy and access to information bridge crews need. e-NPs offer weekly notices to mariners added in seconds, easier access to information the mariner needs, same look as all ADMIRALTY Nautical Publications, and are approved for use by the Flag States of over three quarters of ships trading internationally.
Philippines: China Reclamation Damaging Reefs
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Philippines said Chinaâs massive reclamation activities in the South China Sea have destroyed 300 acres of coral reef systemsâŚ
Italy Rescues 1,000 migrants at Sea, One Dies
Italian and merchant ships rescued around 1,000 migrants from three overcrowded skiffs near the coast of Libya and found one dead body, Italy's coast guard said.
USCG Searching for Migrant Survivors off Haiti
U.S. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) informs it is assisting the Haitian Coast Guard in searching for possible Haitian migrants in the water after itâs believed theirâŚ
Maritime SAR Exercise in the Seychelles
On Friday, April 10, the Seychelles Coast Guard, Air Force, Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration (SMSA) carried out a comprehensive search and rescue (SAR)exercise in the Seychelles. The Maritime Police Patrol Unit (MPPU) as well as other authorities participated as observers. The exercise was conducted together with EUCAP Nestor and the EU Naval Force Somalia â Operation Atalanta represented by the Dutch Flagship Johan de WittâŚ
China Justifies Reclamation of Islands in South China Sea
China has justified its reclamation work on some disputed islands in the Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defenseâŚ
New Rescue Mission Aims to Curb Migrant Death Toll
A new sea rescue operation is to be launched in May to try to reduce the number of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers killed making the treacherous crossing from Africa to EuropeâŚ
China Mounts Defence of South China Sea Reclamation
China on Thursday sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defence as well as toâŚ
Two New Patrol Boats for Tunisian Navy
SAFE Boats International informs it has recently completed an order for two SAFE 65-Foot Full Cabin Inboard Boats for the Tunisian Navy. The first boat has recently arrived in Tunisia and the second boat is in the process of being delivered, the builder said. The new patrol vessels will provide the Tunisian Navy with enhanced capability to conduct search and rescue operations (SAR) and extended offshore patrols.
Shipyard Shakedown
Shipyard selection, whether it involves newbuild or repair, can be a daunting task. It doesnât have to be that way. Selecting a shipyard is a challenging proposition, an investment really, but how does one choose the right one? Location, capabilities, price, and availability are always among the first variable to consider. Equally important, but sometimes relegated to secondary concerns are craftsmanship, safety, integrity, and technology.
China Defends South China Sea Reclamation
China on Thursday sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defence as well as toâŚ
CMA CGM Launches Container Tracking App
The CMA CGM Group announced the launch of its first mobile application offering a follow-up solution and real time data collecting on the containerâs position, the upcoming vessels departures and other services by CMA CGM. The application is available on the App Store and Google Play in five languages (English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese). Users will be able to follow loading operations, search for routes or consult vessels schedules.
USCG Makes Headway in Challenging Waters
Day after day, the U.S. Coast Guard continues to conduct its 11 statutory missions with its limited resources. It is challenged to Invest in long-term operational capacity while continuing to carry out its daily missions. âWeâre a small service, but as always, we do punch above our weight class,â said Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft during the 2015 Surface Navy Association symposium in Arlington, Virginia.
USCG Adm. Zukunft: The Man, His Mission
Adm. Paul F. Zukunft, the 25th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has a full plate. Driving sexual assault out of the Coast Guard; Preparing the fleet for operations through the year 2061; Coordinating intel and assets to stem the flow of illegal drugs ... they are all on the short list. From his Washington, DC, HQ he shares his vision and mission with Maritime Reporter. You are almost a year in this position as the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. Looking back, critique year one.
Shippers Urge EU to Act in Mediterranean Migrant Crisis
European and global operators of merchant ships have joined forces with seafarersâ unions to urge EU Member States to take immediate collective action to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea. Since 2014, thousands of people have been attempting the dangerous sea crossing to Europe, from Africa and the Middle East, in overcrowded boats not fit for purpose, with more than 3,500 people having already lost their lives. Many are at the mercy of people smugglers.
USCG to Trial Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) will evaluate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capabilities, benefits, risks and technical limitations of operating UAS from land and/orâŚ
USCG Caution Great Lakes Boaters
On the two-year anniversary of a tragic boating accident near Sandusky, Ohio, the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding Great Lakes boaters who may be thinking about venturingâŚ
Professionals Invited for USCG Workgroup
Search and rescue professionals and media are invited to the 2015 Search and Rescue Workgroup hosted by Coast Guard Sector Field Office Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday.