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 […]
Coast Guard rescue vessel named for NYPD hero who perished on 9/11
Honoring a 9/11 Hero with a New Coast Guard Cutter A hero remembered for his actions on 9/11 is embarking on a new legacy, as the U.S. Coast Guard names a ship after him and embeds a significant piece of steel from the World Trade Center into its structure. The U.S. GC Vincent Dantz Cutter […]
Spain Gets Ready for Evacuations as Hantavirus Vessel Approaches the Canary Islands
MADRID (AP) – Spanish officials announced on Friday plans to receive over 140 passengers and crew members from a cruise ship en route to the Canary Islands that has reported cases of hantavirus. Health authorities stated they would conduct a careful evacuation. The vessel is expected to dock at Tenerife, a Spanish island off West […]
U.S. Sends Crew of Seized Iranian Vessel Back to Pakistan
On Monday, the Pakistani government announced that 22 crew members of an Iranian container ship, which the U.S. Navy seized last month, have been released from their custody. This move is being described as a “confidence-building measure.” Foreign Minister Isaac Dar stated, “These individuals arrived safely in Pakistan last night and will be sent back […]
Trump Claims Iran Struck South Korean Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz
Korean Cargo Ship Reports Fire and Explosion The Korean cargo ship “HMM” reported a fire and explosion near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. In response, President Donald Trump expressed on social media that Iran was behind the attack and called for South Korea to join an international effort to safeguard the strait from Iranian […]