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Indonesian rescuers race to fine 129 missing passengers of capsized ship in Java Sea

Choppy waters with high waves and strong winds were impeding the search on Monday, said Mohammad Syafii, head of the national rescue agency.

An aerial view of the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship that capsized in Indonesia's Java sea, September 13, 2026, in this still image taken from video.
MV Matui.

One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office says

Aselsan display a model of TCG Istanbul (F-515) Istanbul-class frigate during the UDT, Undersea Defence Technology 2026 at ExCel London on April 14, 2026 in London, England.

Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat

This aerial photo shows the Qingdao Beihai Shipyard in Qingdao, China's eastern Shandong province on June 30, 2026.

Fire on cargo vessel at China shipyard causes major casualties, state media reports


Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report

Two sanctioned Iranian vessels departed a Chinese chemical port carrying what experts say may be sodium perchlorate, a key missile fuel ingredient, raising questions about Beijing’s Tehran relations.

Container ship Valili carrying Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) cargo is seen in the waters of Singapore Strait off Sentosa island February 6, 2012; illustrative.

'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing

The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka.

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer

The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departs Souda Bay on the island of Crete on February 26, 2026.

US military seizes third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says

The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.

US forces prepare to board the vessel Veronica III, which tried to defy US President Donald Trump's quarantine, according to the US Department of Defense, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on February 15, 2026.

Lockheed Martin successfully tests AI-powered combat target identification system on F-35

Lockheed Martin's revolution will use AI to summarize data for targeting purposes, used in F-35 jets, where, until now, advances in combat identification have merely brought more data to pilots.

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.

Long lost luxury steamer Lac La Belle found in Lake Michigan

The Lac La Belle was a 66 m steamship built in 1864 in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly became one of the most popular vessels on Lake Michigan, operating routes between Cleveland and the upper lake.

 Sonar survey confirms mastodon carving at 9,000-year-old Lake Michigan’s ‘Underwater Stonehenge’.

Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response

US warships traverse the strait every few months, enraging Beijing, and some US allies, such as France, Australia, Britain, and Canada, have also made occasional transits.

Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Toowoomba, is docked at Changi Naval Base at the display of warships during IMDEX Asia 2023, a maritime defence exhibition in Singapore May 4, 2023.

Using a 3D printer: The company that will print the vessels of the future

CEAD, a global leader in large-format 3D printing, unveiled at Formnext a new system for producing heavy-duty boat hulls designed for industrial and maritime use.

A Russian Navy vessel – “Admiral Gorshkov”.

The self-deceiving political manipulation of Taiwan’s DPP must end - opinion

China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.

A Jin Chiang (PG-610) navy ship returns to base in Keelung, Taiwan July 9, 2025.

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.