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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the operationalisation of 20 new National Waterways over the next five years, starting with the Rs 12,204-crore National Waterway 5 in Odisha. This project aims to connect mineral-rich areas to major ports, easing logistics and boosting the state's maritime potential. Officials highlight its role in reducing transport costs and emissions.

30 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

A fishing vessel named Lily Jean went missing off the Massachusetts coast, carrying seven people, prompting a Coast Guard search and rescue operation. Authorities located debris and recovered one unresponsive body from the water.

USA:s styrkor uppger att de bordade och grep motortankern Olina på internationella vatten i Karibiska havet under en operation före gryningen den 9 januari 2026, och beskrev den som del av en »spökflotta« misstänkt för att transportera embargolägga olja efter avfärd från Venezuela.

6 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine Coast Guard to inspect dredgers in Manila Bay following a report on a vessel changing identities. The dredger Kang Ling 539 was found using multiple flags while operating. This ties into broader controversies over reclamation projects in the area.

Två män hittades i vattnet i Oxelösunds skärgård efter en stor räddningsinsats på juldagskvällen. De hade gett sig ut med en fiskebåt på morgonen och rapporterades saknade av anhöriga. Männen togs om hand av ambulans, men deras tillstånd är okänt.

24 december 2025 Rapporterad av AI

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, alongside the National Inland Waterways Authority, has trained 75 boat operators from Lagos, Ogun and Ondo states in navigation and safety skills. This three-day programme, held from December 22 to 24, 2025, aims to reduce accidents and boost professionalism on Nigeria's inland waterways. Officials emphasized practical training and ongoing safety measures to prevent mishaps caused by limited operator knowledge.