The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
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Iran’s decision to levy tolls on ships passing through the crucial choke hold has an unlikely connection to the site of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet.’
Over the past decade, India has come to see the Horn of Africa as a primary theatre of influence.
A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.
China now has three of the biggest warships in the world – and there’s a fourth already under construction.
From 19th century British navy to US destroyers in the Caribbean, diplomacy at seas has been accompanied by military might.
Whistling on a ship was taboo in the 18th century as it was believed to stir the winds.
Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines have all attempted to counter Chinese claims to waters within their exclusive economic zones.
China’s growing role in Africa presents a double-edged sword.
Marine art is an important form of storytelling. Visual, performance, sculptural and moving image arts have driven the evolution of marine sciences too.
US Marines and Philippine forces are taking part in joint military exercises just 100 miles off the southern tip of Taiwan.
The SS Hartdale was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915 and its final resting place had long been unknown.
South Africa’s ocean information management system is helping to mitigate security and environmental risks.
Ukraine’s successes against Russia’s Black Sea fleet have increased confidence in its ability to protect shipping in and out of its ports.
South Africa is a large peninsula on the strategic Cape sea route. Some 90% of its trade flows through its harbours. The navy defends the country’s sovereignty and national interests.
The Newport medieval ship is the most complete section of a 15th-century European vessel discovered to date.
Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port is also its largest, and will boost the country’s ability to process imports and exports.
A lack of clarity over certain issues risks preventing the shipping industry’s energy transition from taking off.
Despite gender equality progress being made in many male-dominated fields, some professions like longshoring are still difficult for women to break into.
The maritime and port industries are integrating climate change into their business models and introducing different adaptive measures.
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