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The Falkland Islands seen from the International Space Station, 2018 (NASA)

Falklands: Argentina's New Legal Dispute Over the Sea Lion Oil Project

Published Nov 1, 2026 9:26 PM by The Maritime Executive

[By Donald R. Rothwell] The longstanding Argentina-United Kingdom Falkland Islands dispute is back in the global headlines. The UK endorsement of the offshore “Sea Lion” project in waters to the north of the islands has seen Argentina respond by commencing a legal challenge. The Sea Lion hydrocarbon exploitation licences have been granted to Navitas Petroleum operating in conjunction with Rockhopper Exploration in an area located approximately 107 nautical miles to the north of the islands, covering 541km2. Argentina’s legal challenge...

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The ice-bound loading terminal at Russia's Yamal LNG port on the Gulf of Ob (Novatek file image)

Russia Advances New LNG Supply Pivot to Africa

Published Nov 1, 2026 7:47 PM by The Maritime Executive

As part of a wider scheme to diversify its LNG market, Russia is targeting Africa for gas exports, projecting rising demand for energy on the continent. Energy partnership was one of the major topics at the third Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow last week. The event hosted by President Vladimir Putin brought together leaders and delegates from 48 African countries including 22 heads of state. During the summit, Russian energy giant Novatek confirmed a new focus on the African market....

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Oil tanks burn after a French and British attack on Port Said, Egypt, 1956 (Fleet Air Arm / Imperial War Museum)

Op-Ed: Hormuz Crisis Has Parallels to the Suez Crisis of 1956

Published Nov 1, 2026 6:41 PM by The Conversation

[By Eoin McLaughlin] Months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The UK chose not to get directly involved in the conflict. Nonetheless, it has been exposed to the crisis through record-high diesel prices as well as a spike in inflation. This echoes an earlier crisis in the Middle East, as my recent research illustrates. Seventy years ago, the Egyptian government nationalised the Suez canal, sparking the Suez crisis....

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Civilian vehicles have found their way into Iranian military service for years, despite sanctions, Reuters found (Tasnim / CC BY)

New Investigation Uncovers Iranian Smuggling Network

Published Nov 1, 2026 3:18 PM by The Maritime Executive

A painstaking investigation by Reuters has uncovered a vast network of accounts and companies used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to import materials needed by missile, drone and front-line units of the IRGC, currently the United States’ principal adversary. Readers of The Maritime Executive will be familiar with sophisticated mechanisms the IRGC uses to import the materials it needs to prosecute its warfare against neighboring states, Israel and the United States. These tools are what one would expect...

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The Falkland Islands seen from the International Space Station, 2018 (NASA)

Falklands: Argentina's New Legal Dispute Over the Sea Lion Oil Project

[By Donald R. Rothwell] The longstanding Argentina-United Kingdom Falkland Islands dispute is back in the global headlines. The UK endorsement of the offshore “Sea Lion” project in waters to the north of the islands has seen Argentina respond by commencing a legal challenge. The Sea Lion hydrocarbon exploitation licences have been granted to Navitas Petroleum operating in conjunction with Rockhopper Exploration in an area located approximately 107 nautical miles to the north of the islands, covering 541km2. Argentina’s legal challenge...

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McClung-class Medium Landing Ship

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Selected by TOTE to Build First Medium Landing Ship

Hanwha Defense USA was officially named as the first shipbuilder selected by TOTE Services to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps under TOTE Services' Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) contract. The selection marks Hanwha Defense USA's first contract to build ships for the U.S. Navy and a key step for Hanwha Group, which has aspired to win government contracts since buying the Philly Shipyard in December 2024. TOTE Services was awarded a $2.2 billion...

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Environment

China concept floating island for marine research

China to Build Self-Propelled Floating Marine Research Island

The construction order was signed this week in China for what is being called the world’s first floating deep-sea island. Designed for ocean research, it will be a self-propelled vessel, a catamaran designed for long-term residence at sea with the ability to change positions. The ship will be built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, which highlights that it will leverage its experience building the world’s largest sixth-generation 3,000-meter-deep-water semi-submersible drilling platform. The yard also highlights that China is the first shipbuilding nation...

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Business

The ice-bound loading terminal at Russia's Yamal LNG port on the Gulf of Ob (Novatek file image)

Russia Advances New LNG Supply Pivot to Africa

As part of a wider scheme to diversify its LNG market, Russia is targeting Africa for gas exports, projecting rising demand for energy on the continent. Energy partnership was one of the major topics at the third Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow last week. The event hosted by President Vladimir Putin brought together leaders and delegates from 48 African countries including 22 heads of state. During the summit, Russian energy giant Novatek confirmed a new focus on the African market....

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