Maritime Security & Emergency Response

The burning oil that had supposedly spilled from the tanker Aframax Rio after it suffered an onboard fire while off Sochi, Russia, October 6, 2026
Incidents

Tanker catches fire following suspected drone strike in Black Sea off Russia

Will Xavier
Acceptance firing of an M51.3 missile from the French submarine Le Vigilant
Weaponry

France conducts first M51.3 missile launch from submarine

Alan Bosworth
Tugtranco 01
Harbour Tugs and Operation

VESSEL REVIEW | Tugtranco 01 – ASD tug for ship assist duties at Vietnam's Hai Phong Port

Baird Maritime
Security Vessel News Roundup | October 6 – Navy focus: Danish minelayer contract, Italian submarine keel-laying and more
Security

Security Vessel News Roundup | October 6 – Navy focus: Danish minelayer contract, Italian submarine keel-laying and more

Baird Maritime
Map of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding African countries
Security

Yemeni forces push Houthis back to retake Bab el-Mandeb coast

Reuters
US Apache gunships over the Strait of Hormuz
Tankers

Ship tracking data used to attack tankers, Saudi Aramco chief says

Reuters
Black Sea
Incidents

Ukraine blames Russian drones after fire sinks ship in Black Sea, leaving two dead

Reuters
Map showing the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman
Shipping

Reopening Strait of Hormuz depends on seven conditions, Iran says

Reuters
An illegal fishing vessel intercepted by Philippine forces near Thitu Island in the South China Sea
Non-Naval Security

VIDEO | Shielding illegal fishers? Manila hits out as Chinese vessels block operation

Reuters
IRIS-T SLM system demonstrator on the German Navy frigate Baden-Württemberg
Weaponry

German F125 frigates to receive IRIS-T SLM adaptation under new contract

Alan Bosworth
The German Navy frigate Hessen escorts a cargo ship through the Red Sea.
Naval

EU's Red Sea naval contributions still not enough, Italy says

Reuters
South China Sea reefs and islands
Naval

China's next South China Sea military base takes shape on Antelope Reef

Reuters
Launch of an SM-6 interceptor
Weaponry

US Navy awards $24b multi-year contract for expanded SM-6 missile production

Will Xavier
The Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provinciën-class air defence frigate HNLMS Evertsen
Naval

Dutch frigate sails for Middle East to host Hormuz mission staff

Alan Bosworth
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz
Incidents

Three tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz hit by projectiles

Reuters
The Taiwan Coast Guard Administration patrol vessel Hsinchu
Coast Guard

Taiwan is shifting a top naval commander to its coast guard amid China pressure

Reuters
The Royal Australian Navy Huon-class mine countermeasures vessels HMAS Yarra and HMAS Diamantina berthed alongside Port Vila in Vanuatu during Operation Render Safe 26-2
Naval Ships

OPINION | Here we go again: mine countermeasures are Australia's forgotten naval capability

Andy Perry
MSC Hermes III
Incidents

Vietnam evacuates injured sailor from abandoned MSC containership

Alan Bosworth
Filo Jet in 2024
Search and Rescue

Northern Cyprus ferry tragedy death toll now at 18 following recovery of additional body near Kyrenia

Gareth Havelock
A Stark 12-metre USV
Unmanned Security Systems

Partnership to develop anti-ship missile and loitering munition fit for USV

Will Xavier
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