He committed an atrocious crime in the U.S. and tried to flee to Costa Rica, but ended up caught in Cuba
Worden Leland Bourn, a registered sex offender, attempted to escape justice by fleeing to Costa Rica but was intercepted in Cuban waters after missing court hearings in Florida.
HELMEPA: Meeting with the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington
A high-level delegation from HELMEPA met with the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington for their annual meeting, focusing on maritime environmental protection and vessel compliance in U.S. waters.
Why the Coast Guard is Boarding Stateless Vessels Right Now
The Swedish Coast Guard is currently boarding foreign vessels suspected of sailing under false flags in Swedish territorial waters, highlighting issues of maritime law and cooperation with other authorities.
Russian gas carrier with a hole in the hull. It's a ticking bomb, it threatens catastrophe
A drifting Russian gas carrier with a hole in its hull poses a potential environmental hazard as it is monitored by naval forces in international waters near Italy.
Russian oil tanker adrift: Malta seeks a ‘permanent’ solution. Abela calls Meloni
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela has reached out to Italy's Giorgia Meloni to find a permanent solution to the ecological threat posed by the Russian oil tanker Arctic Metagaz, which is currently adrift in international waters near Lampedusa.
Iran can threaten the international economy with very small weapons
Iran's regime has gained significant control over vital waters, posing a threat to international economy and maritime security with minimal weaponry following attacks from the US and Israel.
Middle East: Iraq reports one dead in attack on two oil tankers
An attack on two oil tankers in Iraqi territorial waters has resulted in the death of at least one person, according to the Iraqi government.
'US Attack Without Warning', Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi on Frigate Attack
Iran's Foreign Minister warned that the US attacked the frigate Dena, with around 130 Indian sailors on board, without prior warning in international waters.
The US Will 'Bitterly Regret' – Tehran's Comment on the Attack on an Iranian Frigate in the Indian Ocean
Iran has condemned the US for attacking its frigate, the Dena, in international waters, warning that the US will regret this action.
87 Dead and Dozens Missing in Sinking of Iranian Ship. Iran: The US Committed Atrocities at Sea and Will Regret It
Iran's Foreign Minister accused the United States of attacking an Iranian frigate in international waters, resulting in significant casualties.
Rare torpedo strike at sea: The United States sinks Iranian frigate
The U.S. Navy sank an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean after it entered an area deemed safe international waters.
See the moment the US torpedo hits an Iranian warship
US officials claim a torpedo attack sunk an Iranian warship in international waters, a statement later challenged by verification from BBC News.
First ship sunk by torpedo in decades: 'Remarkable'
The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was sunk by a torpedo fired from a U.S. submarine while conducting a naval exercise in international waters near Sri Lanka, marking a rare occurrence in modern naval warfare.
United States torpedoes an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean
The United States sunk an Iranian warship in international waters in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in military tensions between the two nations.
Pentagon: American torpedo sunk Iranian warship
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship thought to be safe in international waters, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.
Pentagon chief talks about sinking of Iranian warship
The Pentagon chief announced that an Iranian warship was sunk by an American submarine in international waters, marking a significant military event since World War II.
Liveblog Iran War: Hegseth: Iranian Warship Sunk in International Waters
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that an Iranian warship was sunk by a US submarine in international waters, marking the first instance of such an attack since World War II.
Russian icebreaker violated Estonia's maritime border
A Russian icebreaker entered Estonia's territorial waters near Vaindloo island without permission to free a stranded tanker, prompting Estonia to summon the Russian chargé d'affaires.
Another miracle on the Hudson River: a plane crashes in frozen water and the pilot and his companion survive
A private plane crashed into the icy waters of the Hudson River near New York's Stewart International Airport, but the pilot and a passenger managed to survive by swimming to safety.
Belgium intercepts a ship from the Russian ghost fleet in its waters
Belgian armed forces have intercepted a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's ghost fleet, which aims to evade international sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
Ice conditions and wind cause problems for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland
Several cargo vessels are trapped in ice in the international maritime area and Finnish territorial waters of the Gulf of Finland due to current ice conditions and wind, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.
Crisis in Cuba with international implications - Dead, investigations, and geopolitical pressures
The Cuban government reported an armed incursion attempt from the US, resulting in fatalities and injuries during a naval confrontation in Cuban waters.
Cuba: four occupants of a boat registered in Florida killed after a shootout with coast guards
Four occupants of a Florida-registered boat were killed and six others injured in a shootout with Cuban coast guards in Cuban territorial waters.
Ecuadorian Navy seizes 3.2 tons of drugs in joint operation with the United States
Ecuador and the United States collaborate to intercept a significant drug shipment in international waters.
Petro 'promotes' seizure of 17 tons of cocaine in Mexico, El Salvador, and Polynesia
President Gustavo Petro announced the record seizure of 17 tons of cocaine across waters of Mexico, El Salvador, and French Polynesia, attributing the success to his country’s intelligence efforts.
The war in Ukraine extends to the seas by targeting the Russian shadow fleet
The war in Ukraine has escalated into international waters as Ukraine and its Western allies declare war on the Russian shadow fleet to cut off oil revenue funding Russia's war efforts.
From Trenches to Seas: An Open War to Strike the Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine now extends to international waters, where Kyiv and its allies target Russia's oil revenue infrastructure amid escalating Western sanctions.
Three killed in American attacks on vessels
The U.S. military reported that three men were killed in an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, amid ongoing operations against alleged drug smuggling activities.
A New Target for Moscow? Russian Ships Noticed Near Strategic European Cable
Russian vessels have been spotted operating near a strategic undersea cable in international waters, raising concerns about potential military or intelligence operations.
Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters
Republican lawmakers claim funding disputes over the Department of Homeland Security are unfairly hurting the Coast Guard amid growing international pressure from China and Russia.
The Mystery of 'Dark Oxygen' 4,000 Meters Deep: A Scientific Mission Begins to Discover Its Origin
An international team of ecologists discovers 'dark oxygen' in the abyssal waters of the Pacific Ocean, prompting a scientific mission to understand its origin.
Blow in international waters: Police seize 2.47 tons of cocaine and capture 3 people
In a joint operation, police from Ecuador and Peru seized 2.47 tons of cocaine in international waters and arrested three individuals.
The French Navy seized 2.4 tons of cocaine
The French Navy recently intercepted and seized 2.4 tons of cocaine in a maritime operation.
Denmark: Shadow Fleet Tankers from Russia Observed in Danish Waters Almost Daily
Denmark reports nearly daily sightings of sanctioned Russian tankers operating in its waters as part of a shadow fleet evading international sanctions.
Mitsotakis - Erdogan Meeting: Ankara Disturbs the Waters - What Athens Expects
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet today to discuss maintaining open channels to avoid crises and de-escalate tensions amid international uncertainties.
US forces board sanctioned tanker after globe-spanning pursuit
U.S. military forces have boarded an oil tanker sanctioned due to its connection with Venezuela after tracking it across international waters.
EU attacks 'narcolanchas' near Colombia; two dead
The United States conducted a lethal strike against a vessel allegedly operated by drug trafficking organizations in international Pacific waters, resulting in two fatalities as part of the Southern Lance mission.
Two killed in American boat attack
Over 100 people have been killed in repeated U.S. attacks on so-called 'drug boats' in international waters since September, with the latest attack occurring at the end of January, following the U.S. ousting and capture of Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. attacks another drug trafficking ship in the Pacific and kills two crew members
The U.S. launched an attack on a ship linked to drug trafficking organizations in international Pacific waters near Colombia, resulting in the deaths of two crew members during the operation 'Southern Lance.'
Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer
Donald Trump has softened his previous condemnation of the UK's Chagos Islands deal, referring to it as the best option available for Keir Starmer after having labeled it an act of stupidity just weeks earlier.
Russian war fleet off the coasts of Sardinia: Italy moves ships and aircraft
The Russian military fleet has been moving unusually in the western Mediterranean, lingering in international waters off the eastern coast of Sardinia, prompting enhanced Italian air and sea surveillance.
Turkey on 12 miles: Such unilateral actions are unacceptable and contrary to international law
Turkey has rebuffed statements from Greek officials regarding a potential extension of Greece's territorial waters in the Aegean Sea to 12 nautical miles, stressing that such unilateral actions are unacceptable and contrary to international law.
Turkish Ministry of Defense: 'Shots' at Mitsotakis over 12 nautical miles - 'Unacceptable statements contradict international law'
Ankara responds provocatively to Kyriakos Mitsotakis' recent statements on extending territorial waters in the Aegean to 12 nautical miles, deeming them unacceptable and contrary to international law.
Ankara provokes over the 12 miles after Mitsotakis' statements: 'Unilateral actions and statements, contrary to international law'
Turkey has reacted strongly to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' assertion of Greece's 'non-negotiable' right to extend its territorial waters, criticizing it as contrary to international law.
New provocation from Turkey regarding the 12 miles in the Aegean: 'We will protect our rights'
Turkey has reacted strongly to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' remarks about Greece's right to extend its territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles, terming the statements 'unacceptable' and indicating a steadfast position against unilateral actions.
The mysterious blitz of Russian ships between Sardinia and Lazio
A mysterious Russian naval squad has been maneuvering off the western coast of Sardinia, navigating international waters while making repeated circular routes near the island's extreme northern areas.
Iranian media claims drone shot down by US was conducting surveillance in a 'routine and lawful mission'
Iranian media reports that the drone downed by the U.S. was on a routine surveillance mission and successfully transmitted reconnaissance photos before losing communication.
To establish the first offshore field.. Damascus signs an agreement with American and Qatari companies
Syria signed a memorandum of understanding with American Chevron and Qatari Power International for oil and natural gas exploration in Syrian territorial waters.
Tensions rise between the US and Iran ahead of negotiations: Iranian drone shot down near US base
Iran acknowledged losing contact with a Shahed-129 drone in international waters after it successfully transmitted images of military movements near the Islamic Republic and following the US announcement of the drone's downing.
High Seas Treaty a chance for China to lead on marine conservation
The High Seas Treaty presents an opportunity for China to demonstrate leadership in marine conservation by regulating activities in international waters.