Two Tankers Attacked in Gulf of Oman in Latest Strikes on Maritime Shipping
Marshall Islands-flagged "Front Altair" oil tanker experienced multiple explosions; fire broke out on board the ship and the 23-member crew was evacuated. Keep Reading
Maritime Security Ops Target Drug Smuggling Routes into Yemen, Somalia
Chung-Hoon’s visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team seized over 11,000 pounds of hashish while conducting a flag verification boarding. Keep Reading
U.S., UK Conduct Mine Countermeasures Exercise for Arabian Gulf Security
As mines threaten maritime traffic indiscriminately, the U.S. and UK are committed to taking all action necessary to reduce the risk of mines. Keep Reading
‘The How and Why Are Not Important to Us’: Family, Fellow Sailors Remember 5th Fleet Commander
Admiral's brother spoke about Stearney’s life, devotion to family, and his loyalty to America and the men and women he was fortunate enough to lead. Keep Reading
U.S. 5th Fleet Commander Found Dead at Bahrain Home
"The Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bahraini Ministry of Interior are cooperating on the investigation, but at this time no foul play is suspected," said Richardson. Keep Reading
U.S. Navy, Saudis Conclude Underwater MCM and C-IED Subject Matter Expert Exchange
Expeditionary MCM provides operational explosive ordnance disposal capability for location and identification, rendering safe, recovery, field evaluation, and disposal of explosive ordnance across the globe. Keep Reading
Lucky Mariner 18 Focuses on Threats Against Shipping, Deconflicting
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), representatives from Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) and the commercial shipping industry completed exercise Lucky Mariner on April 11. Keep Reading
French Heroin Seizure Adds to Massive Haul for Combined Task Force
This year multinational assets in support of CTF150 have seized over 22 tons of hashish and over 2 tons of heroin, with a street value in excess of $1.6 billion. Keep Reading
Combined Maritime Forces Hosts Security Conference for Partner Nations
The objective of this year's conference was for multi-national leaders to actively communicate about challenges, solutions and, ultimately, the way forward in maritime strategy. Keep Reading
