China has launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, adding a powerful cutting-edge warship to the country’s fast-expanding navy as it races to rival the military power of the ...

Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia. By Johanna Lemola and ...

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MOSCOW – A “terrorist act” sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-owned company that owns the vessel claimed on Dec 25.

Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure. By Johanna Lemola and Lynsey Chutel Johanna Lemola reported from Helsinki, Finland, and Lynsey ...

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following a blast in its engine room, leaving two crew members missing, according to authorities. The remaining 14 crew ...

On a given day at PortMiami, the cruise capital of the world, cruise ships line up shoreside to disembark guests and welcome others. From a distance, with their towering hulls and rows of skyward ...

A cargo ship at Istanbul port capsized due to imbalanced cargo loading, leading to a rescue operation for the crew. Ten crew members were rescued quickly, while five others escaped by jumping into ...

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STOCKHOM: A Chinese ship linked to the recent severing of two undersea cables and anchored off Denmark's coast since November 19, departed Saturday (Dec 21), Sweden's coast guard said.

A model of China’s advanced Z-20 helicopter has been spotted on a coastguard frigate – suggesting the multirole aircraft could be ready to join the paramilitary force. Photos circulating on ...

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