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1000th Oceanic Manta Ray Maldives - Merchant Navy Info - News

1000th Oceanic Manta Ray Maldives

One thousand individual oceanic manta rays have now been identified in Maldivian waters. According to the Maldives Manta Conservation Programme (MMCP), the Manta Trust’s flagship project, the 1,000th individual was confirmed. Thus, the Maldives is home to the world’s third-largest species population. The manta is named ‘Anbu,’ which means mango in Dhivehi, the language of the Maldives. Oceanic mantas (Mobula […]

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Three Allies Join Philippine Navy for a Show of Resolve in the S. China Sea - Merchant Navy Info - News

Three Allies Join Philippine Navy for a Show of Resolve in S. China Sea

On Sunday, the U.S. Navy brought together forces from Australia, Japan, and also the Philippines for a joint patrol in a South China Sea. Demonstrating resolve in the face of China’s aggressive actions against Philippine maritime interests. Assets involved included the Independence-class LCS USS Mobile, the Japanese destroyer JS Akebono. The Australian frigate HMAS Warramunga.

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Cayman Islands Call for Aid as Disabled Cargo Ship Drifts Toward Shore - Merchant Navy Info - News

Cayman Islands Call for Aid as Disabled Cargo Ship Drifts Toward Shore

The Cayman Islands Government and the Cayman Islands Coast Guard called for help on Tuesday. Evening after receiving reports that a container ship was heading to the islands with an engine failure. The Cayman Islands Coast Guard Operations Coordination Center requested assistance. As the nearest tugboat was 60 nautical miles from the island. The Liberian-flagged container

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Saudi Arabia and UAE refused to open airspace to Israeli and US aircraft during Iran attack - Merchant Navy Info - News

Saudi Arabia and UAE refused to open airspace to Israeli and US aircraft during Iran attack

Saudi Arabia and the UAE deny airspace to Israeli and American aircraft. They sought to intercept missiles and drones launched by Iran last Saturday against the occupation state. According to the newspaper, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have attempted to remain neutral in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Jordan, meanwhile, announced that its armed

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Sea Drone Found In Black Sea Is American Boat With Massive Soviet Warhead - Merchant Navy Info - News

Sea Drone found in Black Sea is American Boat with Massive Soviet Warhead

A mysterious maritime drone (USV) has been discovered in the Black Sea. The capsized ship had a U.S. Hull and a Soviet-era Russian warhead. The warhead is approximately 500 kg (1,100 lb),  more than twice the size of a Harpoon or Neptune missile. On April 3, 2024, an unusual maritime drone was spotted swimming upside

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