Three More Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Merchant Vessel Toll Reaches 14 Three ships struck in the #StraitofHormuz on Wednesday bring the merchant vessel toll to 14 since war on #Iran began, as #PreciousShipping reports fire aboard its bulk carrier and three crew missing. #maritime #drycargo #shippingsecurity #sealanes

Three ships struck in the #StraitofHormuz on Wednesday bring the merchant vessel toll to 14 since war on #Iran began, as #PreciousShipping reports fire aboard its bulk carrier and three crew missing. #maritime #drycargo #shippingsecurity #sealanes

Why We Understand Land Wars Better Than Sea Ones? - Stratheia Sea blindness hides the strategic importance of maritime power, trade routes, and undersea infrastructure in modern geopolitical competition.

More than 80% of global trade moves by sea, making maritime routes the lifelines of the world economy.
#GlobalTrade #MaritimeSecurity #SeaLanes
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[6/6] En cas de blocage, les navires contournent le cap de Bonne-Espérance. Cette route plus longue augmente les coûts et les délais. Un rappel géographique majeur. 90% du commerce mondial circule par mer et quelques détroits suffisent à en contrôler l’essentiel. #geography #chokepoints #sealanes

Détroits et canaux : quand la guerre menace les artères du commerce mondial GEOPOLITIQUE - Site d'information et revue papier animés par Jean-Baptiste Noé. Articles, cartes, podcasts, vidéos, proposés par nos experts.

[1/6] AFP - Quelques goulets d’étranglement structurent l’économie mondiale. Cinq passages concentrent l’essentiel du commerce maritime mondial. La guerre autour de l’Iran menace directement plusieurs de ces artères stratégiques. #geography #chokepoints #globaltrade #sealanes

Indian maritime agencies have seized three oil tankers near Mumbai in the Indian Ocean, cracking down on illegal fuel smuggling and maritime violations. The operation strengthens India’s push to secure key sea lanes, curb black-market trade, and protect coastal economies. Such actions improve maritime security, deter organized smuggling networks, and safeguard port infrastructure and marine environments from unsafe, unregulated operations. With busy shipping routes around Mumbai, tighter enforcement helps ensure cleaner seas, fair trade, and safer navigation for commercial vessels and fishing communities.

India seizes 3 illegal oil tankers near Mumbai 🚢
Boosts maritime security & anti-smuggling ops in the Indian Ocean 🇮🇳

#MaritimeSecurity #IndianOcean #Mumbai #AntiSmuggling #CoastalSecurity #IndianNavy #SeaLanes #IndiaSecurity 🚢

As India and China compete for influence in the Indian Ocean Pakistan must balance deterrence diplomacy and economic security in a rapidly militarising region.
By Aqsa Fazilat

Read: thefridaytimes.com/22-Dec-2025/...

#IndianOcean #Geopolitics #PakistanNavy #RegionalSecurity #SeaLanes #IndoPacific

The prospects for Maritime Cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh - Stratheia Pakistan and Bangladesh are rediscovering maritime cooperation through naval diplomacy, security collaboration, and blue economy initiatives.

Maritime security cannot be ensured alone. Pakistan’s experience and Bangladesh’s strategic location make collaboration vital for safeguarding shared sea lanes and regional stability.
#MaritimeSecurity #RegionalStability #SeaLanes
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Schwimmbecken im Freien unter grauem Himmel

I‘m doing this. #SeaLanes #Brighton

Man holding a pint of beer in front of Brighton beach

Very nice! I'm enjoying a pint of #DEYA #bisonbeer collab (5.5% pale) on the (slightly chilly) beach at #SeaLanes 🙂

Ein Schwimmbecken am Strand, begrenzt durch einen durchsichtigen Plexiglaszaun, im Hintergrund je ein Streifen Strand und Meer. Der Himmel ist blau. Über dem Schwimmbecken hängt quer eine bunte Wimpelgirlande.

'Abstand' #FotoVorschlag

Die schwarzen Linien und Bälleketten halten die Schwimmer auf Abstand voneinander.

#Brighton #SeaLanes ❤️

Royal Navy Plans to Withdraw its Sole Frigate in Bahrain The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy appears about to withdraw its permanently deployed frigate in the Gulf, HMS Lancaster.HMS Lancaster (F229), a Type 23...

Less #Western #European capacity in the #MiddleEaat with #UnitedKingdom #UK removing #Type23 #Frigate from area

Who is the western powers going to rely on to keep vital #Sealanes open.
#US #USA and local navies ?

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I’m shocked you’re pretending the US is a victim in globalfuckery & go back to US #ManifestDestiny
GOP #cutTaxes!’ tracks go back to the UK keeping Spanish, Belgian, Portuguese, & Dutch aggression off #Ports & #sealanes & #RICHBASTARDS convinced #ThePoors to bleed to protect THEIR balance sheets

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EXACTLY❗️
I’m still baffled that supposedly #IntelligentAmericans can’t see through the scam
OY! The #Brits were going #bankrupt keeping the #French & #Spanish colonial #sealanes & #ports:
How HELPFUL of the #French to bankroll a #76Rebellion based on not #TheRich paying tax for #military protection

a group of men are standing in a line with the words vivre la france on the bottom ALT: a group of men are standing in a line with the words vivre la france on the bottom

EXACTLY!
I’m still baffled that supposedly #IntelligentAmericans can’t see through the scam
OY! The #Brits were going #bankrupt keeping the #French & #Spanish out of the #sealanes & #ports
How HELPFUL of the #French to bankroll a #76Rebellion based on not #TheRich paying tax for #military protection

Guarding our #MerchantFleet and all open #SeaLanes is among the primary duties of the #CommanderInChief. #FELON #fraud #traitor ‪#Paedophile #rapist @realdonaldtrump is a failure in all arenas.

He is a weak, little baby-man.

My Mother’s Family left the fuckery:
They saw 0️⃣ reason to 💢shoot #neighbours because some #RichFucks *didn’t wanna pay #taxes* for keeping the #Spanish & #Portuguese fleets off #sealanes & #ports💢

#CanadianLoyalists went on to negotiate #sovereignty in courts 🍁 wrote the #UN #CharterRights&Freedoms

Maritime terrorism is on the rise whether we notice it or not May 23, 2024 // Despite global reliance on the sea, maritime issues remain invisible—creating a haven for terrorists and highlighting the need for enhanced security.

YCAPS Senior Fellow for Maritime Governance Dr. Ian Ralby's Article for Diplomatic Courier

"Maritime Terrorism Is On The Rise Whether We Notice It Or Not"

www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/mariti...

#YCAPSExpert #MaritimeDomain #Houthi #SeaLanes #MaritimeTerrorism

The New Age of Naval Power Naval power is back as a central feature of international affairs, from the Black Sea to the Red Sea, South China Sea, and Strait of Taiwan.

YCAP Past Speaker Alessio Patalano's Recent Article in TIME

"The New Age of Naval Power"

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#YCAPSExpert #indopacific #russia #ukraine #sealanes #navalpower