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China Coast Guard cutters maneuver to block a Philippine patrol vessel near Scarborough Shoal (PCG file image)

Philippines Pushes Back on Chinese "Nature Reserve" in Philippine Waters

Published Sep 14, 2025 10:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The Philippines' western allies are lining up to voice opposition to China's plan to declare an "environmental zone" around Scarborough Shoal, a land feature in the Philippine EEZ that China has occupied since 2012. Manila views the declaration as a pretext, designed to extend Chinese sovereignty over Philippine territory, and a new excuse to allow the China Coast Guard to refuse access for Philippine artisanal fishermen. The news may be especially concerning for the Philippines given a reported buildup of...

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Australia is Buying Dozens of Autonomous Subs. What Will They be Used For?

Published Sep 14, 2025 8:54 PM by The Strategist

  [By Sam Goldsmith] Autonomous submarines that Australia has launched into production are likely to relieve operational pressure on the country’s crewed submarines, undertake the most dangerous undersea missions, and present an enemy with greater risk of detection and attack. While the government and builder Anduril are saying little about specific technology built into the submarines, called Ghost Sharks, some features are clearly probable or even certain, at least when the design is fully developed. Likely missions include communications and radar...

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Quicksink, seen here at Whiteman AFB, is an everyday 2,000-pound bomb with an anti-ship guidance kit bolted on (USAF)

U.S. Air Force Tests Out Anti-Ship Bomb Near Russia's Doorstep

Published Sep 14, 2025 7:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force and Royal Norwegian Air Force tried out the USAF's new antiship bomb against a maritime target in the Norwegian Sea, achieving the desired effect. Quicksink is designed to follow a ship's movements while in mid-flight, with enough precision that it can drop into the water right alongside. When it sinks to a certain preset depth below the keel, it detonates, forcing the hull to hog upwards with the blast. The ship then...

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India Pledges to Support Mauritius in Surveillance of Chagos Islands

Published Sep 14, 2025 6:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

  As the UK plans to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, India is eyeing to exert its influence on the archipelago. Last week, Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam made a state visit to India, where together with Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on several bilateral pacts spanning power sector, port development and maritime security. A major highlight of the discussion between the two leaders is India offering to assist Mauritius as it moves to assert its sovereignty over Chagos...

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Interior Department and Maryland Offshore Wind File Counterclaims in Court

  The legal battle over Maryland’s planned offshore wind project is heating up as the United States followed through on its earlier statement and filed to vacate the Construction and Operation permit granted in late 2024 to US Wind. Anticipating the move after earlier statements of intent by the Department of Justice, the offshore wind developer has already filed claims with the courts to block the moves by the Trump administration. Maryland’s WBOC News broke the story, reporting that the...

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Shipbuilding

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Davie Unveils Plans for $1B "Icebreaker Factory" in Galveston

  An American affiliate of Canadian shipbuilder Davie has released its first detailed plans for a proposed "American Icebreaker Factory" at the Gulf Copper yard in Galveston, Texas. The budget for construction is in the range of $1 billion, according to Davie, and the facility would be purpose-built for delivering on the Trump administration's icebreaker procurement priorities.  The renderings appear to show at least half a dozen new assembly bays, along with a new apron of reclaimed land along the...

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ICJ Climate Ruling May Help Fight Against Shell's S. Africa Drilling Plans

  [By Angela van der Berg] The International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion on climate change has come in handy for South African communities that are trying to stop global oil company Shell from drilling for oil and gas off the coast. The opinion, handed down by the world’s highest court in July 2025, sets out what all governments are legally required to do to tackle climate change. It confirmed that: All states have a duty to prevent activities within their jurisdiction...

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HMM Continues Growing Dry Bulk as Part of Diversification Strategy

HMM continues to take steps designed to execute on its strategy of diversification of its shipping operations. While the company continues its role as a leading container carrier, it is also following a strategy to expand its dry bulk operations as a means of stabilizing its financial results. The company announced the signing of a new long-term contract of affreightment (COA) with Brazil’s Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies. Valued at approximately $310 million, the contract...

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