Transport union sounds alarm over attacks on seafarers
A global transport workers' federation has sounded the alarm over escalating attacks on shipping and transport workers, calling for the violence to stop.
US tells Iran to declare Hormuz open and halt ship attacks
The United States has told Iran it must publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to stop attacks on commercial vessels.
Iran reportedly asks Houthis to ready Bab el-Mandeb closure
Reports say Iran has asked Yemen's Houthi movement to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure.
US regulator warns on China's detention of Panama-flagged ships
A US maritime regulator has renewed warnings over China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels, raising the prospect of measures against Chinese-controlled carriers in US trades.
US weighs offshore platforms as launch pads for space missions
A US ocean-energy agency is canvassing industry on whether offshore platforms could host space launches and re-entries, potentially giving disused rigs a second life.
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