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world1 month ago•6 min saved

Disputed Article 5 Drives Hormuz Tensions as Shipping and Strikes Escalate

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have intensified as Iran and the US accuse each other of violating Article 5 of their MoU, which aims to reopen the strait with safe, toll-free passage for ships for 60 days and calls for demining within 30 days. Iran has asserted control over the strait for the initial period, while the US and Gulf partners seek to maintain open shipping routes, leading to a cycle of attacks on vessels and retaliatory strikes. Analysts say the disagreement centers on how to interpret the MoU, offering a potential path to de-escalation if both sides align on terms.

via Al Jazeera|

#article-5 #hormuz-strait #iran-us-mou

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Fire erupts on MSC Giada III off St. Petersburg; crew unharmed

An explosion in the engine room of the MSC Giada III near St. Petersburg in Neva Bay sparked a fire that spread to the deck, but the hull remained undamaged and there were no injuries among the 22 crew; emergency assets extinguished the blaze and the vessel was towed to port for inspection after departing Belgium for Russia.

via Splash247|

#maritime-incident #msc-giada-iii #neva-bay

international-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

Houthi Missile Strikes Raise Concerns for Shipping Safety in Red Sea

A Norwegian-flagged tanker was hit by a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The attack expands the rebels' campaign targeting ships close to the strait, potentially endangering cargo and energy shipments passing through the Suez Canal. The US military confirmed the attack and stated that there were no US ships in the vicinity at the time. France's frigate Languedoc shot down a drone threatening the tanker and prevented a hijacking attempt. The Houthis have carried out a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and have threatened to attack any vessel they believe is going to or coming from Israel.

via PBS NewsHour|

#houthi-rebels #international-affairs #maritime-chokepoint

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

AI Unveils Algorithm to Accurately Forecast Monster Rogue Waves

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to develop a model that can predict the formation of rogue waves, which are large and unpredictable waves in the open ocean. By analyzing over 1 billion waves, the researchers identified the causal variables and used machine learning to create a mathematical equation. The model can reproduce past behavior and predict future rogue waves, potentially improving shipping safety. The algorithm and research are available to the public, allowing shipping companies to assess the risk of encountering dangerous waves and choose alternative routes.

via The Inertia|

#artificial-intelligence #oceanography #predictive-modeling