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Hwang Jong-woo, the nominee for Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in South Korea, outlined plans to secure the safety of Korean sailors in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions and the potential need for evacuation.

Former BC Ferries CEO David Hahn reflects on the tragic sinking of the Queen of the North ferry, which occurred 20 years ago, resulting in the loss of two lives.

An adult lemon shark stranded on Cacimba do Padre Beach in Fernando de Noronha, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.

Portuguese Man o' Wars have been spotted along the northern coast of the Canary Islands, prompting authorities to advise caution when swimming.

The captain and crew of a passenger ferry that collided with an uninhabited island, injuring 47 passengers, have received suspended prison sentences for their negligence.

The Þorbjörn rescue team was deployed to assist a boat with a broken gear near Grindavík.

A member of the crew on a liquefied natural gas tanker was seriously injured in an accident, prompting a rescue operation by the Portuguese navy.

An explosion from a marine container by a lake in the Širvintos region resulted in two men being hospitalized due to injuries.

The Samoan government is intensifying surveillance around the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui due to illegal diving and safety concerns following the ship's sinking.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a naval mission with allies to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of maritime traffic.

The Swedish Coast Guard, aided by special police forces, detained a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea that is allegedly linked to Ukrainian sanction violations.

A tanker went aground near Langøya in Bamble, Norway, but authorities have confirmed there is no leakage risk after the ship was successfully freed.

A shark attack off Lady Elliott Island has left a man in his 50s wounded with significant injuries to his arm and minor injuries to his abdomen and hand.

Shark culling operations have been initiated in New Caledonia following a fatal shark attack, leading to public debate over safety and conservation.

The UKMTO has issued a warning to the international shipping community about growing threats to marine safety in critical Middle Eastern regions due to heightened military activities.

Following the tragic death of a Coast Guard officer, the Incheon Marine Police have imposed entry restrictions on the Yeongheungdo mudflats, leading to legal conflicts with local sea gathering enthusiasts.

A recent drone trial in Queensland indicates that sharks frequently appear close to beaches, despite the presence of protective nets and drum lines.

The arrest of Kobili Traoré, previously declared criminally insane for the murder of Sarah Halimi, has incited outrage among French right-wing politicians over issues of public safety.

A fuel leak has been confirmed at the port of Malmö where the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is docked, prompting an investigation by Swedish coast guards.

The Fire Department of Greece has acquired five modern RAFNAR FIFI 45 speedboats, enhancing its capabilities in marine firefighting and rescue operations.

A man lost his life after falling overboard from the Norwegian bulk carrier Spar Scorpio off the coast of Malta last week, and he has not yet been found.

Authorities in Tenerife have issued a warning after sightings of toxic Portuguese Man O' War led to a hospitalization following contact with its tentacles.

In 2025, there were approximately one hundred recorded shark attacks globally, including a notable incident in the Canary Islands, resulting in twelve fatalities.

In 2025, unprovoked shark attacks rose significantly, leading to 12 human fatalities globally, with Florida remaining the shark bite capital of the world.

A 4.5-metre white shark was spotted near divers off the coast of Western Australia, prompting the helicopter crew to alert them.

A 23-year-old woman named Sofía Devries has been missing since her diving activity in Puerto Madryn, Argentina.

The U.S. military has confirmed the first death of a soldier deployed in the Caribbean following a failed search and rescue operation after a Marine fell overboard from the USS Iwo Jima.

A Filipino influencer died after eating a crustacean known as the 'devil crab,' which can accumulate potent toxins that cause severe and sometimes fatal poisoning.

A shark was spotted circling in the Marina Botafoc in Ibiza, leading to a shark alert in the popular holiday destination.

Experts warn that two orcas abandoned in a decaying marine center face severe risks to their safety and wellbeing.

Recent marine rescues in Western Australia's South West highlight the urgent need to enhance swimming lessons with a focus on survival skills.

The U.S. Coast Guard has identified seven victims from the Gloucester commercial fishing boat, Lily Jean, that sank 25 miles off Cape Ann.

Colima's Civil Protection authorities issued a preventive alert after the detection of the blue dragon marine organism in popular swimming areas of Manzanillo.

A truck trailer overturned in Klaipėda with a marine container, but fortunately, no one was injured as no cars were nearby during the incident.

Following four shark attacks in just 48 hours, Sydney is on high alert regarding beach safety, as senior reporter Ben Doherty discusses the increase in shark encounters and safe swimming practices.