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Families join global Gaza flotilla protests

Relatives of international activists aboard a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza have joined worldwide demonstrations amid growing concerns over Israel's naval blockade and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Israeli Navy Harasses Gaza Aid Flotilla

A humanitarian flotilla carrying medical supplies faces aggressive interception tactics from Israeli naval vessels in international waters near Gaza, raising concerns about maritime safety and aid access.

Dutch warship stops Houthi Red Sea attack

In a dramatic escalation, a Netherlands naval frigate successfully intercepted multiple Houthi drones and missiles targeting commercial shipping lanes, as regional conflict spreads.

Civilian Flotilla Challenges Israeli Gaza Blockade

A coalition of international activists and aid organisations is preparing to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, risking confrontation to deliver humanitarian supplies and challenge what they call an illegal siege.

Drones and Explosions Target Gaza Aid Flotilla

A humanitarian aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza was reportedly targeted by drones and explosions, according to activists on board. The incident raises serious concerns over maritime safety and the blockade.

Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Ship in Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign in the Red Sea, claiming a sophisticated drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden they allege is linked to Israel. The strike marks a significant intensification of the conflict's maritime

Artefacts recovered from Titanic sister ship wreck

Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag

Orcas Sink Tourist Boat in Terrifying Strait Attack

Dramatic footage captures the shocking moment a pod of orcas deliberately rams and sinks a 50-foot tourist vessel in the Gibraltar Strait, raising concerns about increasing marine encounters.

Hundreds of 'Shadow' Tankers Exposed in Baltic Sea

A major investigation reveals a clandestine fleet of over 600 tankers is operating in the Baltic Sea, using opaque ownership and dubious insurance to transport Russian oil, raising serious environmental and security risks for the region.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal

An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.

Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled

US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.

Greta Thunberg's former yacht hit in Black Sea drone strike

Exclusive report: A UK-registered sailing vessel, previously used by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has reportedly been damaged in a suspected drone attack in the Black Sea. The incident raises serious questions about maritime security and the targeting

Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach

A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.

Chinese 'Kamikaze' Drone Hits Taiwanese Ship in Strait

Exclusive: A suspected Chinese maritime drone collided with a Taiwanese commercial vessel in the Taiwan Strait, escalating military tensions. The incident, captured on video, raises fears of a new era of asymmetric warfare.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla fails hours after departure

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as the controversial 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' was compelled to abandon its voyage from Spain just hours after departure, following a mysterious technical failure and potential diplomatic pressure.

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