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UK Imposes Port Barring Direction on Tanker Lunar Tide (IMO 9277735)
The UK government has issued a Port Barring Direction against the oil tanker Lunar Tide (IMO 9277735). The order legally prohibits the vessel from entering…
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U.S. Forces Board Sanctions-Linked Tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean
U.S. military forces boarded the Suezmax tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean within the last 24 hours, following monitoring linked to suspected sanctions violations…
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Indian Coast Guard Intercepts Three Tankers in Mid-Sea Oil Smuggling Operation West of Mumbai
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three vessels approximately 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai during a coordinated sea–air operation conducted on 5–6 February 2026, disrupting…
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VOC Port Announces Port-Wide Operational Anti-Drone Deployment
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, located at Thoothukudi on India’s southeast coast, has announced the operational deployment of a port-wide anti-drone system, providing 360-degree airspace…
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Container Shipping Resumes Red Sea Transit After Prolonged Detours
Shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a cautious return to Red Sea and Suez Canal transits for part of their shared Gemini Cooperation network,…