U.S. Destroys Another Drug Trafficker’s Refueling Vessel in the Pacific Ocean
U.S. Forces Take Action Against Drug Trafficking Operations The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported that on Monday, forces intercepted and destroyed a floating refueling station linked to illegal drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific. According to SOUTHCOM, this operation was executed by the Joint Task Force – Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM), which acted on intelligence indicating […]
Iran Reports Strike Against U.S. Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran Claims Attack on U.S. Vessel in Strait of Hormuz On early Sunday, Tehran announced that an unmanned U.S. vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted by Iranian forces, marking another rise in tensions in this strategically important waterway. Iran has issued a stern warning that any future U.S. attacks on […]
Submerged Alcatraz vessel discovered in San Francisco Bay
A family memorial boat that sank near Alcatraz Island has been discovered lying 40 feet underwater in San Francisco Bay. However, its depth raises concerns about the safety of any salvage operations. On Friday, San Francisco police reported that Marines located the 49-foot cabin cruiser, named Volare, after several days of searching using sonar technology […]
US targets northern Iran, attacking a vessel suspected of attempting to bypass the blockade on the Islamic Republic
The United States intensified its military actions against Iran early Thursday, targeting ships that the U.S. blamed for attempting to circumvent a naval blockade, as well as striking locations further north. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait just before dawn. This recent cycle of attacks between the U.S. […]
Carteret Fire Department vessel capsized after hitting a whale in Raritan Bay
Whale Strikes New Jersey Fire Department Boat A whale collided with a boat from the New Jersey State Fire Department on Friday, prompting firefighters to abandon ship while returning from a Fourth of July patrol in New York Harbor. Officials reported that the 2nd Marine Corps unit was heading back to Carteret at around 4:30 […]
Uncommon copy of Declaration of Independence discovered in documents from seized US vessel by UK National Archives
Michael Scholar has devoted 11 years of his time to volunteering at the UK National Archives, where he spends his Thursday mornings cataloging documents for future researchers. Last May, while immersed in the letters of an 18th-century British naval captain, he stumbled upon something intriguing. He found a report detailing the capture of an American […]
US crude oil drops under $70 even after Iranian attack on cargo vessel
On Friday, U.S. crude oil prices dipped below $70 a barrel as traders expressed optimism about tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s recent attack on a cargo ship that halted mass evacuations. West Texas Intermediate crude saw a decline of 3.4%, settling at $69.46 per barrel, while the global benchmark Brent crude […]
Ship Monitors Observe Increased Vessel Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping Through the Strait of Hormuz: Recent Developments A total of 172 ships have navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US and Iran established a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week. Maritime intelligence firm Kupler noted that over 200 tankers are awaiting passage through the strategic waterway as of Tuesday. However, the Iranian military […]
Coast Guard fires on vessel trafficking 25 Chinese individuals near Florida
In a recent incident, the U.S. Coast Guard took decisive action off the coast of Florida, opening fire to disable a boat suspected of transporting 25 illegal immigrants from China. This event unfolded on June 10, when the vessel refused to comply with a stop order issued about a mile south of Key Biscayne, according […]
U.S. military targets another vessel in the Pacific, resulting in the deaths of 3 alleged ‘narco-terrorists’.
Military Action Against Drug Traffickers The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has once again engaged in military action, targeting a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. This operation resulted in the deaths of three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities. On Friday, SOUTHCOM shared unclassified video footage showing the attack, which […]