World’s Largest China-Built Dual-Fuel Containership Begins Sea Trials in Taicang
This ultra-large container vessel departed from the dock on Sunday for its initial trial voyage, marking a key milestone in its construction and testing phase. The ship measures 399.9 meters in length and boasts a capacity of 24,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), making it the largest dual-fuel containership constructed in China to date. It is […]
U.S. Navy Declares Maritime Warning Zone in Persian Gulf After Joint U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran
The U.S. Navy Central Command (NAVCENT) has established a broad maritime warning zone across the Persian Gulf (also known as the Arabian Gulf), Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, and Strait of Hormuz on February 28, 2026, following large-scale joint strikes by the United States and Israel on targets inside Iran. Issued in the early […]
FBI Arrests Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Gerald Brown for Conspiring to Train Chinese Air Force Pilots
The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice arrested former U.S. Air Force officer Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, also known by his call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on February 25, 2026, charging him with providing and conspiring to provide unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots in violation of the Arms Export Control Act […]
Cruise Ships Cancel Puerto Vallarta Calls Amid Escalating Cartel-Related Violence
Multiple cruise lines have canceled scheduled stops at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in late February 2026, following a surge in violence triggered by the killing of a high-profile cartel leader in the state of Jalisco. The disruptions began after Mexican authorities killed a top leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, leading to retaliatory actions including […]
President Trump Announces Hospital Ship Mission to Greenland as USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort Remain in Alabama Shipyard
President Donald Trump announced on February 21, 2026, via his Truth Social platform that the United States will deploy a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical care, claiming the mission will address needs for “many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there.” The announcement came in a post stating: “Working […]
U.S. Navy Selects Fincantieri Marinette Marine to Build First 4 Medium Landing Ships
The U.S. Navy has selected Fincantieri Marinette Marine, its Wisconsin-based shipyard, to construct the first four Medium Landing Ships (LSM) as part of the Landing Ship Medium program, announced on February 18, 2026. This decision follows the Navy’s issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee the acquisition, […]
Royal Navy Submarine HMS Anson Arrives at HMAS Stirling in Historic AUKUS Milestone
The Royal Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Anson has docked at HMAS Stirling near Perth, Western Australia, on February 22, 2026, in what officials describe as a historic visit strengthening Indo-Pacific security ties. This marks the first-ever maintenance activity conducted on a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine in Australia, as part of the trilateral AUKUS partnership between […]
Tragic Fire Claims Indonesian Crew Life on World Legacy; All Passengers Evacuated Safely
A tragic incident unfolded early on February 20, 2026, when a fire broke out aboard the Liberia-registered cruise ship World Legacy while en route to Singapore, resulting in the death of one crew member and the evacuation of all passengers. The blaze erupted around 4 a.m. local time in a lounge area on deck nine, […]
APM Terminals Acquires 37.5% Stake in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a significant move for Red Sea container shipping, APM Terminals, the independent port operating subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, has acquired a 37.5% minority stake in the Southern Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port. DP World will retain a 62.5% majority shareholding and continue to lead day-to-day operations at the […]