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Thursday, August 28, 2025
CS Anthem tanker
Defense

CS Anthem Joins Tanker Security Program, Replacing Collision-Damaged Stena Immaculate

Crowley Stena Marine Solutions has received approval from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to operate the CS Anthem tanker under the Tanker Security

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Defense

Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) celebrated the christening of the State of Maine at Hanwha Philadelphia Shipyard this week, marking a significant

August 26, 2025
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The Crowley-managed Stena Imperative crew conduct a CONSOL with a Military Sealift Command ship
Defense

Stena Imperative Crew Earns CONSOL Certification from Military Sealift Command

The crew of the Crowley-managed Stena Imperative has achieved CONSOL (consolidated cargo operations) certification from Military Sealift Command, marking a

August 26, 2025
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Monday, August 25, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads more than 76,140 lbs of illicit narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, on August 25, 2025
Defense

Coast Guard Offloads Record Drug Haul in Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a milestone with the offload of a record 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million, at Port Everglades on

August 25, 2025
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US Coast Guard Operates Two Polar Icebreakers in Arctic Simultaneously For First Time in More Than a Decade
Defense

US Coast Guard Operates Two Polar Icebreakers in Arctic Simultaneously For First Time in More Than a Decade

U.S. polar icebreakers Healy and recently acquired Storis are currently operating to the north of the Aleutian Island chain in the American Arctic. This marks

August 25, 2025
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Sunday, August 24, 2025
Philippine Coast Guard flyby over the South China Sea
Defense

Vietnam Steps Up Island Building In South China Sea

By Marcus Wong Aug 24, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Vietnam has sharply accelerated its island building efforts this year in the contested Spratly Islands in

August 24, 2025
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Philippines, Australia to Seal New Defense Pact as China Tensions Rise
Defense

Philippines, Australia to Seal New Defense Pact as China Tensions Rise

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

August 22, 2025
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Royal Navy warship HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have shadowed Russian vessels in UK waters during a five-day operation.
Defense

Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships, Tankers Through English Channel

Royal Navy warship HMS Trent and a Wildcat helicopter have completed a five-day operation shadowing Russian vessels through UK waters, highlighting

August 22, 2025
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans transits San Diego Bay
Defense

Fire on USS New Orleans Amphibious Warship Off Okinawa Now Extinguished

An amphibious warship USS New Orleans (LPD-18) suffered a fire off the coast of Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, prompting a coordinated international response

August 20, 2025
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Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract
Defense

Canada’s Davie Sees US Shipyards as Key to Winning Icebreaker Contract

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop

August 20, 2025
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An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Defense

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s

August 20, 2025
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The US Navy is Building a Drone Fleet to Take on China. It’s Not Going Well.
Navy

The US Navy is Building a Drone Fleet to Take on China. It’s Not Going Well.

During a U.S. naval test off the California coast last month, which was designed to showcase the Pentagon’s top autonomous drone boats, one vessel stalled

August 20, 2025
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Monday, August 18, 2025
US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska
Defense

US Coast Guard Sends C-130J on Extensive Arctic Patrol to Monitor Five Chinese Research Vessels Off Alaska

The U.S. continues to monitor extensive Chinese activity in the Arctic waters off the coast of Alaska just outside the Exclusive Economic Zone. Coast Guard

August 18, 2025
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Sunday, August 17, 2025
An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area
Defense

Germany Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive Behaviour’ In South China Sea

BERLIN, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday criticised what he called the “aggressive behaviour” of China in

August 17, 2025
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Monday, August 11, 2025
USCGC Storis: A Look at America’s Newest Arctic Icebreaker
Defense

USCGC Storis: A Look at America’s Newest Arctic Icebreaker

The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska on August 10, marking a significant addition to America’s

August 11, 2025
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China Coast Guard patrol cutter CCG 3104 collided with People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 052D Destroyer (164, Guilin) while pursuing Philippines Coast Guard vessel BRP Suluan in the South China Sea
Defense

Watch: Chinese Warship Collides With Own Coast Guard Vessel During South China Sea Pursuit

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one of its own coast guard ships while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, according to

August 11, 2025
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US Coast Guard Commissions CGC ‘Storis’, Icebreaker to Depart on Arctic Patrol ‘Immediately’
Defense

US Coast Guard Commissions CGC ‘Storis’, Icebreaker to Depart on Arctic Patrol ‘Immediately’

Less than eight months after acquiring the icebreaking anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) Aiviq from an Edison Chouest Offshore subsidiary for $125m the

August 11, 2025
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di icebreaker
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Unprecedented Chinese Icebreaker Flotilla Near Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard says it is actively monitoring five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters, marking the first time China has

August 8, 2025
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India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs
Defense

India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs

New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first

August 8, 2025
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Thursday, August 7, 2025
China Deploys Five Icebreakers Near Alaska in Unprecedented Arctic Move
Defense

China Deploys Five Icebreakers Near Alaska in Unprecedented Arctic Move

In a significant show of Arctic prowess, China has dispatched five icebreaking research vessels to the region. This is the first time the country has operated

August 7, 2025
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