Maritime security
Libya's HoR ratifying Turkey maritime deal 'very troubling' for Israeli security, expert to 'Post'
While Lerman said he was unsure what prompted HoR to approve the long-delayed agreement, he warned it could threaten Israel’s ability to develop underwater infrastructure connections.
Israel condemns eastern Libyan parliament's policy flip, ratification of Turkey maritime deal
Libya's eastern parliament backs maritime deal with Turkey, reversing years of opposition
Ashdod Port bets on innovation, infrastructure and energy independence
Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
The loss of the GFS Pride marks the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28, according to data from the UN shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response
Iran has now warned regional countries that any attempt to open new routes for oil exports would be considered hostile, a senior regional official close to Tehran said.
Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships
It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll out.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
South Korea reviews military options to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The reports said options under consideration included a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine detection and clearance unit.
Ashdod Port presents maritime technology HUB at International Ports Conference in Hamburg
“Our HUB gives startups a rare opportunity to test and refine their technologies inside a live, fully operational port."
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns
President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping powerhouse. Officials say this could help transform Busan and position the Arctic as a regular trade route.
Middle Israel: Iran's Strait of Hormuz piracy is a reckless, losing strategy - opinion
Iran’s blockade of Hormuz is reckless militarily and politically, and likely the beginning of the end of the ayatollahs’ quest to impose theocracy on Iran and Iran’s sway over an unsuspecting world.
Trump willing to end war, declare victory on Iran with no nuclear deal, officials say - report
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump privately floated the idea with senior aides, with Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping a key condition.
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.
