Maritime Watch

China's Mysterious Triple-Island Vessel Sets Sail 1

China’s Mysterious Triple-Island Vessel Sets Sail

A strange new ship has emerged from China, and it’s already making waves—literally. The vessel, which features a massive open deck and three unique structures sticking up from its surface, doesn’t look like any military ship we’ve seen before. In fact, some believe it might be a civilian research vessel,

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Who’s Militarizing The South China Sea? 1

Who’s Militarizing The South China Sea?

The South China Sea is one of the world’s most contested areas, where countries have been busy transforming tiny reefs, rocks, and submerged features into militarized islands. More than 90 outposts have been built across about 70 locations, according to satellite images studied by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative. But

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Was China Behind The Baltic Cable Attacks? 1

Was China Behind The Baltic Cable Attacks?

Denmark has confirmed that it’s keeping a close eye on a Chinese cargo ship, the Yi Peng 3, which could be linked to the mysterious damage to two important undersea communication cables. The damage was so serious that countries like Germany, Finland, and Sweden are now investigating the incident, with

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India On High Alert As Bangladesh Opens Maritime Route To Pakistan 1

India On High Alert As Bangladesh Opens Maritime Route To Pakistan

For the first time since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, a cargo ship from Pakistan docked directly at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on November 11, 2024. This is a groundbreaking moment in history, signaling a new chapter in the relationship between these two neighboring countries. Until now, Bangladesh and

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Will South China Sea Become The Next War Zone? 1

Will South China Sea Become The Next War Zone?

The South China Sea is a hot topic right now, with multiple Asian nations facing off against China over territorial claims. Tensions are rising, and experts warn that this situation could lead to a war involving the United States. China’s Claims and Growing Aggression For many years, China has claimed

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India's Gateway To The Arctic 1

India’s Gateway To The Arctic

Russia’s state-owned energy company, Rosatom, is excited to announce that they plan to build four icebreaker ships in India! This news comes from a report by The Economic Times, which shared insights from an unnamed official involved in the discussions. Who’s Involved? The Indian government is exploring options with one

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Houthi Strikes Cause Suez Canal Revenues To Fall By 60% 1

Houthi Strikes Cause Suez Canal Revenues To Fall By 60%

The Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, is facing serious trouble. Recently, its revenues have dropped by a massive 60%, and nearly half of the ships that usually pass through this crucial route are now avoiding it. But why is this happening, and what does

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