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U.S. 2026 National Defense Strategy Elevates Maritime Access as Continuous Strategic Condition
The United States has released its 2026 National Defense Strategy, which reframes maritime access as a continuous strategic condition rather than a logistical assumption that…
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Two Tankers Detained Off Penang Over Suspected Illegal Ship-to-Ship Transfers
Malaysian maritime authorities have detained two oil tankers off the coast of Penang, suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) transfer activities, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement…
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Strait of Hormuz Live-Fire Drills Underway; Mariners Warned of Elevated Risk
Iran has commenced a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, scheduled for 1–2 February 2026, according to multiple news sources. The drills…
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Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Devon Bay Sinks in South China Sea; SAR Ongoing
The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier MV Devon Bay capsized and sank in the South China Sea on 23 January 2026 while on passage from Gutalac, Philippines,…
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Dali Bridge Casualty: Senior Crew Still Restricted Nearly Two Years On
What happened Nearly two years after the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge following the allision involving the container vessel Dali, four…