Maritime Security & Emergency Response

Pacific Island Forum member nations (in blue)
Non-Naval Security

Pacific nation Vanuatu takes on France in UN court over remote islands

Reuters
COSCO Shipping Nebula
Non-Naval Security

China using COSCO's merchant fleet for espionage, US says

Reuters
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz
Incidents

Two Saudi VLCCs hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, crew safe

Reuters
Penrhyn/Tongareva atoll, Cook Islands
Ports & Terminals

US, New Zealand to fund Cook Islands port upgrade to counter China

Reuters
Security Vessel News Roundup | September 1 – Swedish and Turkish frigates, US Navy expeditionary sea base and more
Security

Security Vessel News Roundup | September 1 – Swedish and Turkish frigates, US Navy expeditionary sea base and more

Baird Maritime
LCU-1710
Naval Auxiliary/Support

VESSEL REVIEW | LCU-1710 – Versatile ship-to-shore landing craft delivered to US Navy

Baird Maritime
A missile launched from a US warship at its forces conduct strikes against Iran
Acts of War

Trump promises more strikes after US and Iran trade attacks again

Reuters
Taiwan, China and Matsu Islands
Security

Beijing tightens noose on surrounding airspace and seas, Taiwan warns

Reuters
Arctic map
Security

Russia accuses NATO of creating direct security threat in Arctic

Reuters
Location of Larak Island along the Strait of Hormuz
Acts of War

Lull broken as US strikes Iranian launchers in Strait of Hormuz

Reuters
COLUMN | Rein me in: Alphard Maritime – Strait of Hormuz pressure and firefighting shambles revealed [Offshore Accounts]
Offshore

COLUMN | Rein me in: Alphard Maritime – Strait of Hormuz pressure and firefighting shambles revealed [Offshore Accounts]

Hieronymus Bosch
RS178
Search and Rescue

VESSEL REVIEW | RS178 – Hybrid rescue boat for operation off northern Norway

Baird Maritime
A makeshift vessel carrying 19 aliens onboard just before being interdicted by the US Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Richard Dixon in Mona Passage waters off Puerto Rico, August 24. 2026.
Coast Guard

US Coast Guard repatriates 16 aliens to Dominican Republic following vessel interdiction off Puerto Rico

Will Xavier
The Harpoon coastal defence system executed developmental test at Point Mugu Sea Range in July 2026 validating the system's ability to engage and neutralize maritime threats.
Weaponry

US Navy coastal defence missile successfully intercepts surface target during tests

Will Xavier
South China Sea reefs and islands
Non-Naval Security

Chinese construction on disputed South China Sea islet draws Vietnam's ire

Reuters
Finland, Estonia, Sweden map atlas
Naval Ships

Sweden bolsters Finland's borders with jets and warship deployment

Reuters
Penghu Islands, Taiwan
Security

FEATURE | Taiwan fortifies frontline islands against potential Chinese assault

Reuters
US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Navy vessels in formation during Freedom Edge 24
Naval

US, South Korea and Japan set September drills against North Korea

Reuters
Kratt
Other Workboats

VESSEL REVIEW | Kratt – Estonia's new biomethane-powered workboat for maintenance, research and emergency response

Baird Maritime
South Sea Rescue 152
Search and Rescue

VESSEL REVIEW | South Sea Rescue 152 – Coastal and offshore response ship for China Rescue and Salvage Bureau

Baird Maritime
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