Russian Navy Holds Underwater Saboteur Drills in Baltic Sea

Russian forces have conducted an exercise in the Baltic Sea including drills to repel an underwater attack, the defence ministry said on Friday.Units of divers "demonstrated skills in detecting and capturing a

Philippines, Australia to Seal New Defense Pact

The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed next year, their defence ministers said on Friday, as both nations seek to step up military cooperation to

Little Minch Ferry Launched from Turkish Shipyard

MV Lochmor, the first of two new vessels for the Little Minch routes, was launched August 23, 2025 at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.MV Hebrides, the new ferry along with sister

Russian Oil Supplies to Hungary and Slovakia Halted After Ukraine Attack

Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia could be suspended for at least five days after a Ukrainian strike on a facility in Russia, Hungarian and Slovakian officials said on Friday, in

Sanmar Launches New Tugboat for Ultratug’s Mexico Operations

Sanmar has launched a new tugboat for Ultratug Mexico, which will operate at Lazaro Cardenas Port on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The vessel, temporarily designated as Boğaçay LXXIX, is currently under construction at

CCG’s Polar Max Icebreaker taps ALMACO with $100M+ Contract

Le Groupe ALMACO, the Canadian subsidiary of Finland-based ALMACO Group, won a CAD 100 million+ contract by Chantier Davie Canada Inc. to deliver the outfitting of the Canadian Coast Guard’s Polar Max

US Sanctions Networks, Vessels for Dealing in Iran oil

The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S.

Russia Launches Missiles in Sea of Japan During Drills

Russia's Pacific Fleet launched cruise and anti-ship missiles during drills in the Sea of Japan that also involved aircraft and drones, the Russian defence ministry said on Thursday."Kalibr and Uran missiles were

Top Chinese Yards Finalize Merger

The merger between China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), underway since 2019, has been completed following a share-swap deal.The result is the world’s largest shipbuilding group with