Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and... boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibility. As we have made clear, we will pursue global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks and interdict sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran—anywhere they operate. International waters are not a refuge for sanctioned vessels. The Department of War will continue to deny illicit actors and their vessels freedom of maneuver in the maritime domain.show more

Newly released video by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command shows American... forces intercepting the MT DAVINA in the Indian Ocean as part of a "global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran."show more

Following the April 21 and 23 maritime interdiction and... right-of-visit boarding of two Iran-linked oil tankers, the Tifani and the Phonix, both tankers have been viewed moving west across the Indian Ocean, as analysts continue to speculate that their destination may be the United States.show more

Peskov: Russia will continue striking commercial vessels in the... Black Sea. "A huge number of commercial vessels are being used to transport weapons, ammunition, fuel for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and so on. These vessels are being destroyed and will continue to be destroyed."show more

PCG DEPLOYS VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT TO BAJO DE MASINLOC... IN RESPONSE TO CHINESE HARASSMENT Following reports of harassment by Chinese Coast Guard vessels and the Chinese Maritime Militia against Filipino fishermen on March 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in close coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has immediately deployed surface vessels to Bajo de Masinloc (BDM). The mission is to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen and to deliver essential support, including fuel subsidies, ice, and food packs. Fishermen who witnessed the incidents have documented dangerous maneuvers by Chinese Coast Guard vessels 21605, 3107, and 3103, as well as Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. These actions included the repeated use of sirens and the launching of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) specifically intended to drive Filipino fishermen away and prevent them from exercising their legitimate right to fish in Bajo de Masinloc. This morning, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan directed the deployment of a PCG aircraft for a Maritime Domain Awareness flight over BDM. The flight confirmed a significant presence of both Filipino fishermen and Chinese maritime forces in the area. The aircraft documented the five (5) Chinese Coast Guard vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two (2) Chinese Maritime Militia vessels. It also verified the presence of more than twenty (20) Filipino fishing boats operating in the vicinity of BDM, along with the continued presence of yellow buoys installed by China since last year. During the flight, the PCG aircraft actively challenged the illegal presence of CCG and PLAN vessels in Philippine waters. Notably, this was the first time a People’s Liberation Army Air Force asset challenged a PCG aircraft. The aircraft further documented the PCG and BFAR surface vessels currently en route to respond to the ongoing Chinese aggression. The Philippine Coast Guard remains steadfast in upholding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of Filipino fishermen. Despite the challenges posed by China’s numerous larger vessels, the dedicated men and women of the PCG stand resolute in their mission to safeguard our sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea peacefully in accordance with national and international law including the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award.show more

🚨 SOS - Lidd (Nablus) Intercepted SOS: the israeli... occupation has again illegally and violently intercepted our international fleet of humanitarian vessels and abducted our volunteers as they undertake a legitimate mission to break the illegal siege on Gaza and open a humanitarian corridor. States have an obligation to protect their citizens. Flag states under whose jurisdiction our boats are registered have an obligation to protect those vessels and prosecute acts of piracy in their courts. We are outraged by the normalization of these violations of international maritime law and the kidnapping of peaceful civilians in international waters. We demand the immediate release of our participants, the safe passage of our entire fleet, and an end to the illegal siege of Gaza. - Contact your governments - Watch the livestream - Follow the boat tracker Links in bio!show more

BFAR Aircraft with PCG personnel Completes Maritime Domain Awareness... Flights in Bajo De Masinloc The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully conducted Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flights using aircraft RP-1077, departing from Subic Airport. The mission focused on monitoring the Philippine Government vessels providing fuel subsidies and food packs to fishing boats in the Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) area. Upon arrival at approximately 0940H this morning, the aircraft monitored four BFAR vessels and two PCG vessels, as well as around twenty-six fishing boats. Additionally, five China Coast Guard vessels and one People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessel were observed in the vicinity. Following a second sortie at 1228H, the aircraft confirmed a floating barrier at the southeastern entrance of BDM and detected an unidentified PLA-Naval Air Force helicopter nearby. The mission underscored BFAR and PCG’s commitment to maritime safety and support for Filipino fishermen.show more

Two days ago, the Iranian regime had 11 ships... in the Gulf of Oman, today they have ZERO. The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global economic prosperity for more than 80 years. U.S. forces will continue to defend it.show more

PCG Monitors and Challenges Chinese Coast Guard Vessels in... Batanes Waters The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been actively monitoring three Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels (3304, 3301, and 4304) in the waters off Batanes since yesterday, following their detection by Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection system. In light of their irregular movements, the PCG deployed an aircraft to conduct Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) patrols in the northern region to challenge and document the CCG vessels’ movements. The PCG Islander departed from Manila at 6:00 AM today, en route to the northernmost province of the Philippines. Upon locating the CCG-4304, the crew issued radio challenges, emphasizing that the vessel lacks legal authority to operate within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), approximately 75 nautical miles west off the coast of Sabtang, Batanes. Unfortunately, the CCG vessel did not respond. Consequently, adverse weather conditions and the distance to the other two CCG vessels (3304 and 3301) prevented the aircraft from reaching their locations. The leadership of the PCG remains resolute and is prepared to deploy additional resources should the CCG vessels continue their presence or approach closer the Batanes coastline. The PCG is committed to protecting Philippine waters and will take necessary measures against any violations of the nation's maritime jurisdiction.show more

️🇮🇷🇺🇸Iran's Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya warned the... U.S. that if they continue their blockade and seizure of Iranian vessels that they will face the reaction of the IRGC. "If the aggressive US military continues its siege, piracy, and maritime robbery in the region, be assured that they will face the reaction of Iran's powerful armed forces. The United States should know that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran possess greater power and readiness than before to defend sovereignty, territory, and national interests, a power and offensive capability that their army experienced during the Third Imposed War. We are ready and determined to monitor the behavior and movements of enemies in the region and continue managing and controlling the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In the event of another aggression by the American Zionist enemies, we will inflict even more severe damage upon them." Video is made by Grok AIshow more

🇮🇷 Only vessels bound for Iran have passed through... the Strait of Hormuz since yesterday — Fars News Agency IRGC Navy is not issuing transit permits to other vessels "No unauthorized foreign ships are moving, and maritime traffic is strictly restricted to domestic or Iran-bound cargo" — IRGCshow more

🚨 BREAKING: Iran just went from having 11 ships... in the Gulf of Oman to ZERO, CENTCOM announces Total and complete OBLITERATING under President Trump 🔥 " The Iranian regime has harassed and attacked international shipping in the Gulf of Oman for decades. Those days are over. Freedom of maritime navigation has underpinned American and global economic prosperity for more than 80 years. U.S. forces will continue to defend it."show more

Yesterday, the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Moray... conducted an escort for the Carnival Cruise Ship VALOR leaving the New Orleans Cruise Terminal. The #uscg is leading maritime security efforts for #superbowllix in support of federal, state and local partners. Our teams on or near the water will ensure safety and security of the public, passenger vessels, waterfront facilities, and goods moving along this critical waterway. USCG Heartlandshow more

U.S. Southern Command: "On Sept. 5, at the direction... of SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere."show more

🇫🇷 The French Navy has seized another tanker belonging... to Russia’s shadow fleet. 🗣️ President Emmanuel Macron stated: 📌 “Yesterday morning, the French Navy seized a new tanker of Russian origin, the TAGOR, which is under international sanctions. Our decision is firm and unwavering.” 📌 “This operation was carried out in the Atlantic Ocean, in international waters, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, and in strict compliance with maritime law. It is unacceptable for vessels to bypass international sanctions, violate maritime law, and finance the war that Russia has been waging against Ukraine for more than four years.” 📌 “These ships, which do not comply with the basic rules of maritime navigation, also pose a threat to the environment and the safety of all.” This operation demonstrates France’s increasingly tough stance against Russia’s shadow fleet and sanctions evasion. By acting in international waters alongside partners, Paris is sending a clear signal that it is ready to actively enforce sanctions and disrupt the financial flows that sustain Russia’s war effort. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

A suspected floating refueling station for maritime drug traffickers... is now at the bottom of the eastern Pacific after U.S. forces move in. Marines and sailors from the USS San Antonio board and clear the vessel without incident before transferring those on board to Ecuador. U.S. forces then sink the ship. U.S. Southern Command says the vessel was supporting Los Choneros, one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organizations, in illicit drug trafficking operations.show more

This morning, Philippine Coast Guard vessels, BRP CABRA and... BRP SINDANGAN, were deployed by the Commandant, CG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, to support the Rotation and Reprovisioning Operation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Throughout the operation, the PCG vessels faced dangerous maneuvers and blocking from Chinese Coast Guard vessels and Chinese Maritime Militia. Their reckless and illegal actions led to a collision between MRRV-4407 and China Coast Guard 21555 that resulted to minor structural damage to the PCG vessel. The mission is still ongoing. Updates to follow.show more

On Sept. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint... Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the main vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. Once the main vessel was cleared and the crew disembarked, U.S. forces sank it and the attached support vessels. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unitshow more