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Benue Boat Tragedy Renews Calls for Inland Waterway Safety
The Katsina-Ala boat tragedy is prompting calls for stricter passenger limits, life-jacket use, vessel checks and stronger safety enforcement on Nigerian waterways
Norway Investigates Three-Ship Collision Near Ålesund
Three vessels collided near Ålesund, damaging all three ships and triggering a major emergency response as authorities investigate navigation and visibility conditions
Romania Rescues 11 Seafarers After Deadly Black Sea Attack
Romania rescued 11 crew members after a Turkish-owned grain vessel sank in the Black Sea, while two seafarers were found dead following the incident.
Okinawa Marines Begin 48-Hour Operational Pause
U.S. service members in Okinawa are pausing operations for discipline training after a Marine’s arrest, followed by a 30-day period of tighter liberty restrictions
Five Hormuz Incidents Reported as Tanker Attacks Mount
Four tanker attacks and an IRGC threat were reported around the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating risks for commercial shipping in the region .